Hey, I hope you’re having a good week before the holidays.

I’m reaching out because our final fundraising deadline of the year is rapidly approaching, and the truth is, we’ve got some ground to make up following this year’s tough, expensive re-election campaign.

If you could pitch in today to help us make up the gap, I’d be extremely grateful.

But because I’m sending you this email asking for money, I want to share a bit about why, exactly, I’m asking you to invest in this team.

When I won my first race in 2018, we shocked a lot of people not only in Kansas, but across the country. Some pundits thought no Democrat had a shot at winning here — especially not an LGBTQ, Native American, former MMA fighter who was raised by a single mom.

My background gives me a unique voice in Washington — and I’ve used that voice to deliver real progress for thousands of Kansans. I’m proud to have helped create over 20,000 clean-energy jobs in our district, lower costs for seniors on insulin, and kickstart over 300 construction projects across the state.

As we begin the transition to a Republican-led government, I want you to know that I’m more committed than ever to making progress on the issues that matter most to Kansas families, like lowering costs and creating good-paying jobs. And yes, that means finding bipartisan solutions whenever possible because the mission of making life better for Kansans can’t wait.

But make no mistake: I will never concede my values. I will continue to serve as a voice to protect abortion rights, defend the LGBTQ+ community, and safeguard Social Security and our democracy. These are the principles that unite us — and I’ll fight tooth and nail against any agenda that infringes upon those values.

If that’s the kind of leadership you want to see in Washington, I’d appreciate any help you can provide. If everyone reading this email pitched in just $5, it’d put our team in a strong position to take on the big challenges ahead of us.

With gratitude,

-Sharice