Dear John,

I hope you are well and weathering the COVID-19 crisis. I don’t have to tell you that the pandemic, the senseless death of George Floyd, and the divisive political moment are taking their toll on our country.

Your votes in Nebraska’s primary election May 12 made for a strong election result and I want to thank you for your many years of support and friendship.

Now it’s general election season, and my opponent has been chosen.

In today’s hyper-partisan political environment, candidates need to be taken seriously.

We are prepared to win and to win well. My opponent will be aggressive—possibly hostile—and well-funded.

My opponent will hide her core beliefs (because most voters in Nebraska’s first district don’t share them) and run a campaign full of attacks, while claiming to be kind and caring.

It’s already started.

She’s ready to receive big money from billionaire activists and ideologues, many of whom mock our Nebraska values and the way we and our families choose to live.

Will she get that funding? It’s unclear at the moment. But if she does, I want to be ready.

PLEASE STAND WITH ME

Can you consider a gift of $100, $250, or $500 (the max is $2,800), or whatever you can afford, to help in my reelection?

Asking you for money in such a difficult moment for our country pains me. But I need the resources to give you good representation, to be in a position to continue to help others during this time, and to ensure that your representative brings thoughtfulness and unity to Washington, rather than slander and hate.

I DEPEND ON YOU

Know I will continue to work tirelessly for Nebraska. As we fight our way back from COVID- 19, please know that I am here for you—here to help, person by person, farmer by farmer—until we restore our health system and economic well-being.

Thank you for your consideration, your continued trust in me, and most of all, for your friendship.

Best,