It’s never fun to ask for money— but the truth is, it’s the single most effective way to make sure candidates have a fighting chance against the Republican machine in 2026. And right now, early dollars matter most.
Campaigns need early funds to hire staff, set up campaign offices, and start doing the digital and ground work needed to get their names and message out to the public. That name recognition is how elections are won and lost.
Republicans might already have million-dollar war chests ready – but we CAN outmaneuver them and out-message them if we have the resources.
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