John,

As Secretary of State, I’ve spent my career protecting democracy. That means making sure our elections are fair, accurate, honest, and secure.

But democracy is about more than just voting.

It’s about our fundamental rights—like free speech.

In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen troubling signs:

❌ The administration threatening investigations of private universities over academic programs it doesn’t like.
❌ Pressuring news organizations to use politically motivated language.
❌ Taking over the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. because of programming the White House disapproves of.

This isn’t just casual bullying. It’s an attack on democracy.

If the government can punish or silence speech it doesn’t like, what comes next?

We need to push back now. I need your help to fight for our democracy and ensure that Minnesota remains a beacon of free and fair elections.

Can you chip in $15 today to stand up for free speech and democracy?

This is a moment that demands action. If we let these attacks on free speech go unchallenged, they will only escalate.

I refuse to let that happen—and I hope you’ll stand with me. Let’s stand up for free, fair, and secure elections.

Thanks for being in this fight,

Steve