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Friends,

I was born and raised in Wisconsin. I spent years in and around Wisconsin politics. On Tuesday, the nation saw the worst version of voter suppression and frankly, that’s saying something.

Like many other governors - both Republican and Democrat - have done, Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order postponing their April 7th election; Republicans challenged the decision and took it to the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court voted (along ideological breakdowns) 5-4 against Gov. Evers and decided to force the people of Wisconsin to choose between their right to vote and their health and safety.

How does this relate to Virginia? Virginia needs to stay blue if there is any chance of electing a Democratic president who would put liberal judges on the Supreme Court. These justices will encourage voting and protect voters. Will you donate today to help elect Democratic officials that will ensure the safety of voters?

As president, Joe Biden will put justices in place that will defend Roe v. Wade, defend the rights of LGBTQ Americans, and restore parts of the Voting Rights Act that were gutted by conservative justices.

Republicans in Wisconsin have been able to stay in power because of voter suppression. They've gerrymandered their state legislature and bet that lower turnout would give them a win on Tuesday. Does that sound familiar, Virginians? Republicans are going to try these same tactics across the country in November -- they’re already fighting against vote-by-mail programs and doing their best to suppress voter turnout. Trump himself even admitted recently that the more people vote, the more Republicans lose. That's why we have to fight back.

Lines a half-mile long in Wisconsin showed the nation a glimpse of what may be coming our way in November if we don’t act. We need to start today to keep that from happening in our Commonwealth. Please donate now to help elect Democratic leaders up and down the ballot in November.

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