Friend, Donald Trump just named J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate. He is an extreme and dangerous choice. This much is clear: Winning Ohio and its neighboring states is a top priority for the GOP. My friend Sherrod Brown – who is up for re-election this year – needs our support now more than ever.

If you’re committed to keeping Sherrod in the Senate and protecting our Democratic majority, will you chip in now to split a donation between his campaign and mine?

Even before Vance was chosen as the VP nominee, more money was being spent in Ohio’s Senate race than in any other state nationwide. Now, a brand-new flood of GOP spending is going to pour in to support Sherrod’s opponent – a MAGA Republican who was hand-selected by Trump and supports a national abortion ban.

That’s why I’m turning to this team for help. Sherrod needs an immediate surge in grassroots support if he’s going to counter the GOP’s massive spending and win Ohio’s pivotal battleground race. So please, at this crucial moment, will you split a donation of $5 or more between my campaign and Sherrod Brown’s to keep Ohio blue and defend our Democratic Senate majority?

The fact of the matter is that Sherrod’s voice is too valuable to lose in the Senate. He is a tireless champion for workers and families in Ohio and in every corner of our country, and he can always be counted on to stand up for what’s right.

But experts are calling him one of the most at-risk Senators on the ballot – and the outcome of his race is likely to decide the future of Senate control. With so much at stake, we all need to do our part to make sure Sherrod defends his seat in Ohio.

That’s why I’m asking you directly, friend: Please rush a donation of $5 or more today – split between my campaign and Sherrod Brown’s – to keep Ohio blue, defend the Senate for Democrats and continue making progress for families across our country.

Thank you,

Dick