Friend, with the general election officially underway, a recent poll shows me neck and neck with my GOP opponent, Bernie Moreno.

But while he's writing himself million-dollar checks and relying on Mitch McConnell-aligned megadonors to try to buy this seat, I'm running a true grassroots campaign that's powered by folks just like you.

And here's the truth: If every person reading this email gave $26 (our average gift), we'd be able to reach our midnight fundraising goal and get a head start on everything we need to do to win this race.

But I know not everyone will chip in, so I'm asking you personally, friend: Will you chip in $5 – or our average contribution of $26 – to help us defeat our GOP opponent, win in Ohio, and keep the Senate blue?

In solidarity, 

Sherrod