Dear John,

Wednesday morning we woke up to a bomb threat at our hotel in Chicago.

Alarms rang out, we were evacuated, and we spent hours wondering what would happen.

Thanks to local law enforcement, staff, and security, the hotel was swept and no bomb was found.

We’re here, we’re safe, and we’re undeterred.

But let’s be clear: this wasn’t random.

When Republican leaders tell their supporters to “hunt us down” this is what happens. They’ve turned a political fight into physical threats.

Governor Greg Abbott and President Trump are working together to rig the election and manufacture a Republican majority in congress.

We can’t let that happen.

The only thing standing between Trump and the future of Texas elections is us.

We knew there would be risks. But we’re standing our ground.

Every dollar helps us stay in the fight, stay safe, and stay loud. You can help defeat Trump's maps.

That morning reminded us what’s at stake — and exactly why we’re here. We are prepared to stay as long as we have to.

We’re more determined than ever,