We tried to explain:

Here's where we're at:

FIRST: We explained why reaching our fundraising goals was so important to Democrats winning not only my race, but the presidential race in Michigan.

THEN: We told you how we’re falling behind before this July 17th FEC deadline ends.

NOW: We're really in an all-hands-on-deck situation. Our fundraising numbers will be public after we file our FEC report and there's so much on the line.

So friend: Can Elissa count on you to make an online contribution to her campaign and Defend Democracy Now before our FEC fundraising deadline ends next Wednesday at MIDNIGHT? The amount isn't as important as the donations we receive, because it all adds up.

Every single donation matters.

It matters to the groups looking at our grassroots strength when deciding to spend for or against us.

It matters to the financial goals we need to meet in order to win.

It matters because we need to be prepared for our eventual Republican nominee.

We mean it when we say the donation itself is just as important as the amount you give. It will all add up when we're in this together. So please. Contribute whatever feels right to you today. Just use this link.

Or you can click an amount below:

Thank you. We're so proud of this team.

Elissa Slotkin for Michigan