Hey, I just stepped offstage here in New Brunswick, and I wanted to quickly reach out.

On that debate stage, Jack Ciattarelli proved once and for all that he will bring Donald Trump's disastrous policies to New Jersey if he is elected. In fact, he gave Trump an "A" for his performance as president so far — and said that Trump "has been right about everything."

I don't agree, team. And if you don't agree either, please pitch in today to make sure Jack doesn't get the opportunity to lead our state these next four years.

Here's another thing that was clear tonight: Jack Ciattarelli thinks he can flip New Jersey red by attacking me with one lie after another about my record — and trying to hide the facts about his own.

But tonight, I fought back. I laid out my vision for our future directly to the people of New Jersey: a future in which families get desperately needed relief from rising utility bills, grocery bills, and health care costs, and in which defending the freedoms of New Jersey families comes before doing the bidding of ANY politician or president.

And I set the record straight for the people of New Jersey.

When Jack tried to spread more of the same tired falsehoods, I stood proudly behind my record of serving our nation in uniform — something Jack never did.

And when he attempted to mislead people about his long track record of trying to raise costs on hardworking families, I reminded the people of New Jersey that, just last week, Jack’s running mate said new taxes would be “on the table” in their administration for everyone in our state except millionaires.

I hope I made you proud tonight, and I’m so grateful for your support. We could never have gotten this far without the tireless work of this grassroots team — and I’m truly honored to have you standing with me.

But our work isn’t finished yet. With the last debate behind us, we’re officially in the final sprint to Election Day — and we need to give it everything we’ve got if we’re going to get our message out and persuade undecided voters to back us in the end. If you’re with me, I have to ask: Can you pitch in a few dollars to power me and New Jersey Democrats to victory? Whoever wins these final weeks will win the race, and we’ve come too far to slow down now.

With gratitude,

Mikie Sherrill