I usually try to keep these emails on the short side, but today, I have some longer thoughts I’d like to share with you. 

It’s no trouble if you’re in a hurry; come back and read this when you can. Still, if you’d like to make a quick contribution towards a Senate that works for you and not the richest 100 Americans, chip in whatever you can here.

When I decided to run for Senate, I never anticipated that the president of the United States would spend my first year in office viciously targeting Maryland: sabotaging our economy, stealing our livelihoods, illegally arresting our neighbors, cutting our social safety nets.

The president has tried every dictator tactic in the book to scare us away from our work. He’s failed. 

With your support, I’ve introduced and cosponsored hundreds of bills and resolutions, forced the release of the Epstein files, led the charge to remove RFK Jr. from his undeserved position of power, and kept the spotlight on the corruption and failings of this president. 

If we could achieve all that under a pro-Trump majority, imagine what we could achieve with a pro-America majority. 

I won’t pretend winning the Senate will be a piece of cake. 2026 is a tough map for Democrats. This president is so afraid of losing control that he’s trying to rig the midterms in his favor. 

Here’s why I’m increasingly optimistic about our odds next year: 

• We’re recruiting top-notch candidates who know how to win in purple and red states
• We’re keeping the conversation on kitchen-table issues like affordability and health care
• We’re running campaigns tailored to each state’s unique challenges
• We’re overperforming everywhere, even the reddest parts in the country 

Oh, and don’t forget that last year, Democrats managed to hold key Senate seats in Nevada, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin — all states Trump won. 

Even here in Maryland, far-right outside groups spent $26,687,041 trying to defeat me, but our grassroots movement prevailed. 

I need your help to show this unpopular president and his inner circle of billionaires that America belongs to the many, not the money. 

Will you chip in $15 to help me support strong Democratic candidates in key Senate races, defend free and fair elections, and take back power next November?

No matter what happens in next year’s midterms, I will never stop seeking progress and justice for the people of Maryland. 

Thank you for reading all the way through,

Angela Alsobrooks