Dear John,

Defend and Advance is AGAIN targeted for our support of Muslim candidates such as Ghazala Hashmi and Zohran Mamdani. 

This week it’s the Virginia GOP, where Ghazala Hashmi is running for Lieutenant Governor. Her opponent, John Reid, tweeted fearmongering lies to scare people away from voting for Ghazala, even while he begs for Muslim votes at mosques!

Here’s a screenshot of John Reid's hateful message:  

And here is what the VA GOP tweeted:

This is the last weekend to vote early. John Reid and the VA Republican party are showing us exactly how they would govern if they win. 

Only 15,800 of the 250K+ Virginia Muslim voters have already cast their ballots. If you’re in Virginia and you don’t think you can make it on Election Day, plan to vote ASAP. You have until Sunday!

It’s more important than ever to get out and vote if you live in Virginia, but if you don’t live in Virginia, you can still help by donating. 

Last week, a far-right political bigot went viral for attacking Muslim organizations. These types of attacks are calculated and a deliberate attempt to divide Muslim Americans and endanger our communities.

Millions of dark money dollars are being poured into these high-profile races by people who peddle anti-Muslim hate. Our SuperPAC is being targeted, because we’ve been out there mobilizing Muslims to vote. 

Again, we are in this for the long haul. Stand with us today.

Defend and Advance

P.S. Moments like this don't just test our spirit—they test our resources. To ensure this attack doesn't slow our get-out-the-vote momentum for a single day, we need your help.

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