This may be a slightly controversial statement to some of my MAGA colleagues, but I would rather have your support over some shady super PAC’s any day of the week.

Controversial because, unlike you, me, and the rest of this grassroots team, super PACs can dump literally unlimited amounts of cash into a race like this.

Question: So…why would I rather have your $10 than $10,000,000 from fossil fuel CEOs and crypto scammers?

Answer: Unlike a dark-money super PAC, you aren’t trying to buy me off.

You’re not chipping in $10 or $25 in the expectation that I’ll abandon my principles and ignore the needs of my constituents to become your personal point-man in Congress.

You’re with me because your values align with mine, and because we share a common vision for the future. You donate because you believe in me and know I’ll fight for change without compromising on those values. Because you understand, no matter how many unhinged lies and conspiracies my far-right colleagues invent, that science, truth, decency, and compassion still matter.

It’s an extraordinary privilege – and responsibility – to have your trust, and want you to know, folks, I don’t take it lightly.

I’m running to continue my fight for a sustainable and prosperous future. I don’t think any fossil fuel CEOs will be interested, so instead I’m reaching out to you. Can I count on you to pitch in any amount to help Team Casten reach more people and mobilize voters across IL-06 in the critical final stretch?

— Sean Casten