I'll be honest, John, the last few days have been long and a bit exhausting. On Tuesday night, Colin was officially declared the Democratic nominee for Senate against Ted Cruz, and this campaign immediately kicked into high gear.

I can't tell you how many phone calls and messages we've gotten in the last 72 hours from friends, family, neighbors, and supporters who are so excited to help Colin kick Ted Cruz out of office in just eight short months. 

I'm ready to do whatever I can to help, because I know in my heart that my husband will be a leader for all Texans. As a fourth-generation Texan, he'll work to bring people together and focus on what we can do, not what we can't. He'll do whatever he can to make our state and our country a place where every kid and every family can live their version of the American dream.

But Colin needs your help to make it happen, and that's why I'm personally asking: Will you give any amount right now to help us keep up this incredible momentum all the way through Election Day and send Ted Cruz packing once and for all? →

We've already come such a long way since Colin launched this campaign last May. Experts are calling Texas a battleground, CNN named Ted Cruz the most vulnerable GOP Senator in the country, and multiple polls show Colin and Cruz tied.

But we all know Ted Cruz isn't going down without a fight, and he and his extremist allies will undoubtedly resort to vicious lies and attacks against Colin. That's why we need to make sure Colin is prepared with the resources he needs to fight back.

So please, will you chip in $5 or more to help Colin reach his ambitious but necessary $1 million goal? Your support will make a huge difference in this race, and I know Colin will truly appreciate it. →

Thank you for your support – Colin and I are both so grateful to have you on this team.

Let's do this!

Aly