John – It’s Derek Tran.

I’m a veteran, consumer rights advocate, and small business owner, and I’m still in the fight to flip California’s 45th District – an ultra-competitive, Republican-held district in Southern California – from red-to-blue.

I wanted to reach out and give you and update you on our race.

We knew this race would be close, and it’s still currently too close to call. This is a true testament to all the work this team has done to close the margin on this race.

The path to the Democratic House Majority is still in reach – and it runs through this district.

And, John, with Trump in the White House, the House Majority would be our last line of defense.

The way things stand, we need to make sure every vote is counted in order to win, so I have to ask for your support. Will you split a contribution between our legal fund and UNITEDemocrats to help us count every vote? Any contribution would go a long way in making sure every voice is heard.

Thank you for standing by me,

Derek