Friend, I just stepped out of an important campaign meeting, and, well, I won't sugarcoat it: Right as the election year heats up, a recent poll shows me statistically tied with my Trump-backed opponent.

The good news is that we still have time to turn things around – but only with the grassroots support of folks like you, friend. My team crunched the numbers, and we need to raise $500,000 in the next 48 hours to help us get back on track. That's why I'm personally asking, friend, will you make your first gift now?

I wouldn't ask if it weren’t urgent. The fate of the Senate hangs in the balance as the MAGA establishment attacks us from all sides. Mitch McConnell personally named me a top target for defeat, my Trump-backed, self-funding opponent dumped $4.5 million of his own money into this race, and GOP super PACs are flooding Ohio with dark money. They're doing everything they can to defeat me because they know this race could decide Senate control.

All our progress, including our fight for the Dignity of Work, is in serious jeopardy if we let them get away with buying this seat. NBC News reports this could be one of the most expensive races of the cycle, and it's going to take resources to fight back against the GOP's attacks. I'm counting on your grassroots support to help me reach my $500,000 48-hour goal. Falling short simply is not an option.

So, friend, we've got less than 48 hours to make magic happen. Please, will you rush $5 right now to help us win in Ohio and keep the Senate blue?

Thank you so much,