Hi John,

Before we dive into a big month ahead, I want to take a moment to say thank you.

Thanks to this grassroots team, we closed out October strong. That support means everything, especially as we face four Republican challengers, national GOP spending, and a district that could grow by thousands of new voters. Reaching those voters early and holding the line in CA-45 takes serious resources, and I’m grateful to have you in this fight.

But I also want to recognize the real challenges our community is facing right now. With the government shutdown dragging on, families who rely on SNAP to feed their kids are seeing benefits slashed or delayed. Food banks across Orange County are stepping up, but they’re already reporting longer lines and fewer resources.

I came to Washington to serve, not to posture. And while the other side plays political games, I’m fighting to reopen the government and restore the support families need.

This grassroots team gives me the strength to keep going. Thank you for standing with me.

-Derek

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