John,

I’ll keep this short because it’s really simple:

We will start recruiting the class of 2026 in just a few weeks, and we need to know our budget so we know how many women we can recruit, train, and support in the months ahead.

The stakes have never been higher. With more of our Emerge alums stepping up to run, we need to meet this moment with the full force of our grassroots fundraising.

If you believe in this work — in building a bench of strong Democratic women — I’m asking you to step up today. Our average gift is $26 and I’m asking you to play your part.

Thank you for being part of this movement. We can’t do this without you.

— Ashley