Friends, winning a race as close as this one – where Senate control is on the line – takes all of us pitching in. That's why I'm asking for your help. But first, I'd like to explain the consequences of falling short of our goals.

Losing in Michigan means two more years of Mitch McConnell calling the shots in Washington. That means he and Donald Trump could team up to put more extremist justices like Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court, and you can bet they’ll keep trying to dismantle protections for those with preexisting conditions. 

Their agenda hinges on flipping Michigan's Senate seat red – Democrats can't take back the Senate if I lose.

I've fought hard and won tough elections before and I'm all in to do it again this time around. But a recent poll shows me up by just 1 point, and The Washington Post ranks me as one of the most targeted Democratic senators in the country. What's worse is my opponent has the complete backing of President Trump. Trump already raised tons of money for him, and the GOP will pour millions of dollars into Michigan to defeat me.

So when I say that hitting these fundraising goals matters, I am very serious. Every dollar counts when the future of the Senate is at stake. That's why we've set a goal to raise $10,000 before midnight tonight to win in Michigan and take back the Senate for Democrats. I'd appreciate it if you could give now, even just $5, to help us hit this goal and win.

Here's the best link to donate – whatever you give will help me keep Michigan blue and take back the Senate for Democrats: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/peters_email

Thank you,

Gary