John,

I’m not in Congress to play it safe -- I’m here to protect our democracy and fight for the working families who’ve been left behind for too long.

That means speaking out when the Secretary of Defense orders an illegal strike and dodges accountability. It means taking on corporate greed. And it means refusing a single cent from Big Pharma or Big Oil -- because my loyalty is to CA-45, not to special interests.

But here’s the truth: The same powerful interests I stand up to are trying to defeat me.

National Republicans see what we’re building, and with just three seats separating control of the House, they’re planning to spend millions in my district to replace me with a rubber-stamp for their agenda.

That’s why this moment matters so much.

This upcoming end-of-year FEC deadline is public -- meaning every opponent, every Republican strategist, and every reporter will see exactly where we stand. If we fall short, they’ll take it as a sign that this seat is ripe for flipping. If we show strength, we keep them on their heels.

That’s why I’m asking you personally:

If you believe in honest leadership -- and a campaign powered by people, not special interests -- will you chip in $3 right now to help us hit our end-of-year goal and defend CA-45?

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Thank you,

Derek