John,

I wanted to give you an urgent update on an unfortunate October Surprise. We need you now.

Yesterday, the NRCC sent out a fundraising email on behalf of my opponent. They’re raising an additional $100,000 in the final stretch, and they shared never-before-seen polling that shows this race is within the margin of error.

This is the October surprise we didn’t need. But I’m not panicking—I’m planning. But I need your help.

If they’re aiming for $100,000 this week, I’m going to match and raise that. I’m asking you to help me raise $150,000 together to send a message that we won’t let National Republicans buy this seat with their fly-in candidate.

Did you know this group–my base, my team, my ride or dies–has the capacity, with just everyone giving $10, to raise nearly half a million dollars?? I’m aiming for just a fraction of that. But we know that not all will give, so if you CAN give more–please do.

We’ve come too far to let dark money and special interests flip this district. We know what’s at stake: reproductive rights, healthcare access, and the future of our democracy. But to stay in the fight, we need your help. Will you chip in $10 or whatever you can to help us meet our new goal? Let’s send a message now.

With just 3 weeks left until Election Day, every moment and every contribution counts. Let’s show them that West Michigan is not going back.

Grateful,

Hillary