John,

One year from now, Minnesotans will once again make a choice about the kind of future we want — and I want to make sure they choose one grounded in truth, integrity, and the freedom to vote.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what this next year means.

Over the past twelve months, we’ve faced some of the toughest challenges I’ve ever seen in this job. The Trump Department of Justice unlawfully demanded access to private voter data — and I said no.

The administration tried to undermine mail-in voting — and I pushed back with facts.

When disinformation about our elections spread, we told the truth, and Minnesotans responded by voting in record numbers.

This next year will test us. My opponent and national extremists will try to sow doubt and division. But we’ve proven before that when Minnesotans come together, truth wins.

I can’t do it alone. Will you chip in $10 or more today to help us start this final year strong and keep protecting Minnesota’s democracy?

Every step of the way, I’ve tried to protect not just our election system, but the trust that makes it work.

That trust doesn’t come from government alone; it comes from you. From voters who believe in democracy enough to defend it. From people who know that our freedoms only survive if we’re willing to stand up for them.

My great-grandparents came to Minnesota in part because they didn’t have the right to vote where they came from. Their story taught me that democracy isn’t something you inherit; it’s something you build, protect, and pass on.

That’s what I’ll be doing every day for the next 365 days. Please join me in this fight by chipping in $5 or more today.

Thank you for standing with me,

Steve