John,

When I became Minnesota’s Secretary of State, I promised to defend our democracy, not just for today, but for the generations that come after us.

That promise is being tested again.

The Trump Department of Justice has demanded that we turn over private data on millions of Minnesota voters, including Social Security and driver’s license information.

It’s unlawful. It’s an invasion of privacy, an abuse of power, and a dangerous attempt to take control of how states run elections.

But standing up to this kind of overreach requires help. We’re just a few days from our end-of-month deadline, and we need to raise $13,000 to stay on track. Will you chip in $10 or more today to help us protect voter privacy and democracy itself?

This fight isn’t just about data. It’s about who gets to decide how our democracy works, and who it’s meant to serve.

I believe the answer is simple: it belongs to the people.

That’s why I’m standing firm. I’ve refused to hand over Minnesotans’ personal data in violation of the law. I’ve defended our systems, which are among the most secure and transparent in the country. And I will keep doing my job, no matter how many lawsuits they file.

When my parents taught me about service, they made it clear that doing the right thing isn’t always easy. Sometimes it means standing alone, even when the pressure is immense.

That’s what this moment feels like. But I know I’m not really standing alone, because I have Minnesotans like you by my side. Thank you for standing with me, and if you feel called, please chip in $5 or more to help us hit our October fundraising goal.

Thank you for believing in this work,

Steve