Have you heard the term October surprise, friend? In campaign speak, an October surprise is what we call a last-minute event that can make or break a close election.

The thing is, you never know what it'll be or who it'll help. And in a race as close as ours – that will decide Senate control – we need to be prepared for anything and everything.

That's why I'm personally asking you to help me kickstart October with your first grassroots donation to my campaign:

Will you chip in $5 or more now to reach my $250,000 goal by midnight so we can put up a firewall to protect this seat and our Senate majority?

This is among the closest races in the country, friend – and due to record-breaking GOP spending, it's also the most expensive Senate race ever. 

Believe me, that's not a record I wanted to set. But that's where we are, and the GOP has been outspending us 3-to-1 these last few weeks. Now, the latest polls show me neck-and-neck with my MAGA opponent, right as early voting is about to start.

We can't leave anything to chance in these last few weeks. We need to reach every fundraising goal, close the gap in the polls, and pull off a win in November. So, if you've been waiting for the best time to make your first donation, I'm letting you know that today is the day.

Please, friend, will you rush $5, our average gift of $26, or any amount that you can spare to help me pull ahead, win here in Ohio, and keep the Senate blue?

Thank you for being with me every step of the way,