John -- it's Beto O'Rourke and I'm reaching out today because I know Tim Walz.

I met Tim Walz on my first day in Congress. We became friends, going on early morning runs (in the dead of DC winter, when I was bundled in layers, he was wearing a t-shirt and shorts), meeting up to see Bruce Springsteen and sharing stories about our families and hometowns.

For six years, I sat next to him on the Veterans Affairs Committee. He was the first person in the room and the last to leave. No one fought harder for veterans. And he did it by bringing Democrats and Republicans together to get the job done.

As Governor of Minnesota, he protected reproductive rights, implemented background checks on guns, passed paid family leave, defended voting rights and invested more than $1 billion in affordable housing. Not bad.

And before any of this, he was a beloved high school teacher, a championship-winning football coach and a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard. Put simply: Tim is one of the best people I've ever had the pleasure to know and I could not be more excited that he is on the ticket.

I am energized to do everything I can to help Vice President Harris and Governor Walz win the most important election of our lives. And with support from people like you, we will have the grassroots strength to take on any challenge that comes our way between now and Election Day. John, will you pitch in $25 right now to directly support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?

I know Kamala and Tim can win because they are fighting for a brighter future for every American.

A future where every woman has the freedom to make her own decisions about her own body and her own health care.

A future where everyone has access to affordable healthcare -- because they understand low health care costs mean people can see a doctor, fill a prescription, and go to a mental health care provider without breaking the bank.

A future where we prioritize the lives of our kids over the NRA, the gun lobby, or any other political interest.

I know they can win because Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are running against Donald Trump and his dark and cruel vision for the future.

We can turn the page on Donald Trump for good and keep moving America forward, but we all have to give what we can at this very moment. Click here to chip in your first $25 donation today.

Let's go!

Sincerely,

Beto

Beto O'Rourke
Fmr. U.S. Congressman