Hey Friend —

It’s Mel Manuel. I’m incredibly grateful to have you as one of my supporters, someone who doesn’t just stand up for what’s right but fights for it.

As you may know, I am running for Congress against the Trump-loving, self-described “David Duke without the baggage” Majority Leader Steve Scalise. This race is about more than just defeating Scalise. It’s about showing what we, as a nation, stand for and creating a brighter future rooted in justice, equality, and progress.

I am proud to stand for everything Scalise opposes: racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, bodily autonomy, universal healthcare, federally legalized marijuana, environmental protections, separation of church and state, racial equity, and universal basic income.

This week, Steve Scalise defended Congressman Clay Higgins after Higgins called Haiti "the nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere," propagated the dangerous and false narrative that Haitians eat Americans' pets, and labeled them as "thugs" who "better get their mind right and their ass out of our country." Scalise’s support of this vile racism speaks volumes about his tolerance for hate and bigotry. I am running to make sure leaders like him are held accountable and that racial justice is at the forefront of our government.

But this campaign is about more than just beating a Trump enabler. It’s about making a powerful statement: that the people of Louisiana, and this country, deserve better. With just 38 days until Election Day and 3 days left before our quarterly fundraising deadline, every second counts.

We’re ready to give Scalise the fight of his life. But we urgently need your help to expand our voter outreach, ramp up digital ads, and put more boots on the ground. A donation today will go directly toward these efforts, and right now, every dollar you give has triple the impact compared to a donation made the week before Election Day, when thousands of votes will already be cast.

If you believe in this movement, can I count on you to chip in $10, $38, $100, or whatever you can spare today to help us rapidly scale up our campaign? Every contribution brings us one step closer to ousting Scalise and delivering the bold, people-first leadership this district and our country deserve.

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Thank you, Friend. Your support means more than I can say.

In Solidarity,

Mel Manuel