John,

One week from today, Virginians will vote in the year’s most important election — and what happens there could shape the balance of power in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms.

If you already understand how important it is to get out the vote and defeat MAGA in Virginia next week, please consider a donation of any amount to fuel our Virginia election coverage today.

We’ve already told you the stakes.

If MAGA Republicans win the governorship and flip the legislature, they’ll control Virginia’s redistricting — giving them a chance to rewrite the maps and make it far harder for Democrats to win back Congress in 2026.

Meanwhile, Trump is acting like a king — breaking the law, threatening political opponents, and expanding his power. And Congress? MAGA Republicans refuse to hold him accountable.

That’s why Democrats must win back control in the midterms — to restore checks and balances and defend our democracy.

But we can’t do that if MAGA rigs the maps before Americans even vote.

Virginia is the firewall. A Democratic win here would send a national message that Americans are done letting Trump and his allies rewrite the rules to protect themselves.

COURIER’s Virginia newsroom, Dogwood, is on the ground covering this race — fact-checking disinformation and reaching the swing voters who’ll decide the outcome.

But the clock is ticking and we need your help.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, this is it.

Please, chip in $25 before midnight to help COURIER defend Virginia — and stop MAGA from redrawing America’s democracy.

Every dollar fuels independent, fact-based journalism that keeps voters informed — and keeps democracy alive.

In solidarity,
The COURIER Team