John,

After our big win last November, you might have expected our campaign to take a breather.

Honestly, I did too.

But the truth is, the fight to hold this seat never really stopped, and I want to be upfront about why:

• We flipped this district by just 653 votes. That makes me one of the most vulnerable Democrats in America -- and national Republicans have already named me a top target.
• Running a campaign in Orange County -- one of the most expensive media markets in the nation -- costs up to 16x more than other House races. And the same GOP super PACs that broke spending records against me in 2024 are gearing up again.
• I refuse money from Big Pharma and Big Oil. That means my campaign depends entirely on grassroots support -- on people like you chipping in what you can, when you can.

I know it feels early, John, but our biggest fundraising deadline yet hits this month and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If you’re ready to make a contribution to keep me in Congress, I hope it’s today, and I hope it’s through this email.
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With gratitude,

Derek