Friend, I wanted to reach out one more time today, as my critical mid-month fundraising deadline approaches.

I'm thrilled that we have a slight lead in the polls – but let me be clear: This didn't happen by accident. It's because this grassroots team is waking up every day and putting in the work to keep this seat and the Senate blue.

With Senate control on the line, the GOP will throw everything they have at us – so we can't let up for even a second. The investments we make today – not later this fall – will determine who takes home the victory on Election Day.

So, as the GOP ramps up their spending and launches more vicious attack ads to defeat me, I'm personally asking for your support to fight back:

Will you please give just $5 right now so that I can hit this critical $325,000 mid-month goal, defend Ohio's must-win seat, and help Democrats keep the Senate blue?

Thanks for helping us keep the momentum going.

– Sherrod