This is a longer email about why I’m running for Congress. It means the world to get to share my story with you and tell you why this campaign means so much to me, so I hope you’ll give it a read. If you already know you’re with me in our fight for Oregon, can you chip in to my campaign? 

As the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I’m a first-generation American. My dad immigrated to the U.S. in 1950, worked in the fields of the Rio Grande Valley, served two tours in Vietnam, and earned his U.S. citizenship.

He then spent the next three decades as a police officer, and it was this good-paying union job that provided my family a path into the middle class.

While we didn’t have a lot growing up, my family believed that through hard work, better was possible. It took me seven years to graduate college – and I juggled multiple jobs, from painting houses to pouring coffee – but I put in the hard work and earned that degree. 

When my daughter was born, I felt the same determination that drove my parents: that I would do everything in my power to shape a stronger, more equitable future for my daughter and her generation.

That’s why I ran for office, and that’s why I’m running for reelection. I’m fighting every day to deliver on the issues that matter most to working families: affordable health care, a fair economy, and an environment that is protected and cherished for generations to come.

But, the reality is that the race here in OR-06 is, once again, shaping up to be one of the most competitive elections in the country. To defend this seat and continue delivering for Oregon in Congress, I’m going to need the support of this grassroots team. 

When everyone chips in, even just a little, it all adds up. I can tell you from firsthand experience that when folks give what they can, it has a huge impact on our campaign. I’m asking you to step up and join us today. Please, will you join me in this fight and chip in to my re-election campaign today?

Thanks for everything,

Andrea