Friend, this is a longer email than I usually send, but I hope you'll stay with me because it might just be one of the most important emails I send this year.

For the past 12 years, Ted Cruz and his policies have harmed Texas families: He’s supported a ban on all abortions, tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act, fought to cut Social Security and Medicare, and attempted to overturn a free and fair election just because he didn't like the outcome. From podcasting three times a week to jetting off when Texans were in danger, Ted Cruz has made it clear who he works for – and it's not us.

I first ran for Congress in TX-32 to better serve the North Texas community where I was born and raised. Wanting to bring us honest and pragmatic leadership, I defeated a 22-year Republican incumbent with a large coalition of Texans who were ready for change.

Friend, I am running this campaign to finally retire Ted Cruz because I know we are ready for change, and I know we can do it.

Ted Cruz barely won his election last time around, and a recent poll dropped showing me one point ahead: 45-44. I know I have what it takes to win, but campaigns are expensive. Corporate PACs and special interests are propping up Cruz's campaign with millions of dollars. That's why I am personally reaching out to ask you to make your first donation to push back, mobilize enough voters, and bring some much-needed change to Texas.

Will you please donate to my campaign to defeat Ted Cruz and virtually guarantee that we defend the Senate against extremists like him?

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm so grateful to have you on this team.