John,

We just got new polling on the race for U.S. Senate here in Michigan, and I wanted to make sure you saw it. Bottom line: We are in a statistical dead heat against one of the leading Republicans, Mike Rogers — with a ton of Michigan swing voters still undecided.

Polling is a notoriously fickle science, especially since it's still early, but this data underscores a fundamental truth: Michigan is a swing state, and swing states have a tendency to...swing. Despite Democrats' success in recent years, we know it can flip under the right conditions.

So in light of this new poll, I want to ask if you'll consider making a $3 contribution to my campaign.

$3, because we are in a statistical tie against a Trump-endorsed candidate.

$3, because Democrats only have a 51 seat majority in the U.S. Senate, and with Joe Manchin's retirement and a likely flip in West Virginia, we need to hold onto this seat for Democrats to retain control of the body.

$3, because our race is the top of the ticket in Michigan — which means what happens will likely have an impact on the presidential race here as well.

$3, because more than one in five voters are undecided in our race, and we need to be able to talk to those voters in all 11 of Michigan's media markets.

I wouldn't ask if it weren't important, but there are less than six months left until Election Day and contributions from people like you in response to emails like this represent the bulk of the money we raise — which means your support is critical to getting us over the finish line.

So will you consider chipping in $3 to my campaign and EMILYs List today?

Thank you,

Elissa