This is a time when we need leaders in Washington who have the guts to stand up and fight for us and my friend Peggy Flanagan has never backed down from a fight.

I’m very proud to endorse Peggy Flanagan to be our next United States Senator.

Peggy gets what people are going through today because she’s lived that life. Peggy is one of us.

Today, I’m asking you to make a contribution to her campaign. Showing she has the chops to raise the money needed to win is critical for her very first FEC deadline at the end of the month. Any amount will help reach her goal.

Peggy’s running a campaign powered by hope, not hype. In the 20+ years she and I have known each other, we’ve always connected on two core values we share as leaders: community and connection. She’s already putting those values into practice by hitting the road and traveling our state, listening to communities, hearing about their concerns — and planning our path forward together.

Let’s be real: this is a challenging moment in our history and it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. With her dynamic campaign that’s been strong out of the gate, Peggy’s showing us a better path: that busting through the isolation to connect with our neighbors and community is how we build a better tomorrow — for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.

Peggy is and has always been about building stronger, more resilient families and communities. That’s been her life’s work, and she’s got lots more to accomplish. She’ll be our voice in the Senate, not the billionaires’ voice. That’s why I'm throwing my full support behind her.

Peggy has always been a truth teller and a fighter and that is exactly what we need in Washington right now.

This race will not be easy. It will take all of us working together to ensure her victory.

Peggy’s first FEC campaign deadline is coming up at the end of the month. Before this critical deadline, can you chip in $25 or $7?

I know Peggy appreciates your help — and I do, too.

Keith