John,

I know I’ve reached out a few times this week, but this can’t wait.

After Prop 50 passed, elections analysts and even the L.A. Times confirmed it: I'm now the most vulnerable House Democratic incumbent in California.

That means every Republican donor, super PAC, and Trump ally who wants to make a statement in the West Coast is zeroing in on my race.

We’re about to be the only show in town, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

If we fall behind right now, we risk losing not just this seat, but one of our strongholds the GOP thinks it can flip under the new map.

I’ll be honest: asking for money has never been my favorite part of this job. But I can’t stay competitive in this fight without grassroots support.

So I’m asking you directly: will you chip in $3 before midnight to help us hit our emergency goal and show Republicans that California isn’t giving up without a fight?
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I promise I’ll keep giving this campaign everything I’ve got. But right now, I need you to have my back.

-Derek