I don’t mess around with something as important as representing my home.

Every race I’ve ever run, I’ve been in it to win — even when the odds seemed long. You’ve been there with me every time, and together, we’ve succeeded. Now, this election for the U.S. Senate may be our toughest challenge yet. So when I ask you to split a donation between our campaign and Kirsten Gillibrand, it’s because your contribution could make the difference between victory and defeat.

Republicans see me as the top threat to their Senate majority. They know that we have the team, the support, and the momentum to win. That means national attention will be on us.

I will always be straightforward about this campaign: our plans, where we stand in the polls, what we expect to come, and what we need from you.

Right now, we’re preparing for national GOP money groups to spend hundreds of millions against us, and Democrats are being outraised by Republicans. Meanwhile, various polls have shown either a dead heat or us with a slight lead.

I am asking you to contribute $10 or another amount that fits in your budget today because we can’t afford to leave this race up to chance — or up to Republicans’ deep-pocketed donors and their dark-money groups. We can win this race, but ONLY if we stick together. Please, split a contribution between my campaign and Kirsten Gillibrand.

I deeply appreciate all your support,

Roy Cooper