John, I’ve faced tough races before, but what’s unfolding right now in North Carolina and across the country is unlike anything we’ve seen.

Republicans are answering Trump’s call to redraw the congressional maps here in North Carolina to make the map more favorable to them ahead of the midterm elections. They just released a redrawn Congressional map and will head to a Special Session next week to pass it in order to cling to their House majority.

If you believe that the people, not politicians, should choose their representatives, I’m asking you to stand with me now. Will you make a donation today and help us fight back against this blatant power grab?

Instead of facing voters at the ballot box, the Republican party, led by Donald Trump, is choosing their voters rather than earning their support. What’s happening here in North Carolina is part of a much larger, coordinated effort. In state after state, we’re seeing Republican leaders use redistricting as a weapon to suppress democracy.

Democracy only thrives when every one of us shows up to defend it.

Right now, in North Carolina and across the nation, our democracy is being tested like never before. This moment calls for all of us to rise — to fight for fair representation and to ensure that every voice can be heard.

Can I count on you to pitch in $10 or anything you can today to defend my seat and keep progress at the forefront in Congress?

With your support, we’ll fight back, and we’ll win.

Valerie Foushee

P.S. I know times are tough right now, especially with the uncertainty caused by the government shutdown. If you can’t give today please know that’s okay. Just opening this email and standing with us means more than you know. Thank you for being part of the fight.