John,

Eliot Engel has conceded and the Associated Press called the race for our campaign. With your support, our movement defeated a 31-year entrenched incumbent in New York’s 16th District.

I’m ready to get to Congress and make trouble for the status quo, but I need as many progressive fighters with me as possible in Congress next year. That’s why I’m asking:

Will you contribute $3 to Justice Democrats right now to help another wave of JDs defeat entrenched incumbents?

Contribute $3

Justice Democrats was there for me from the very beginning of this campaign. They recruited me to run for Congress in the first place and supported me every step of the way. JD raised over $200,000 for my campaign through small-dollar donations through emails just like this one and provided strategic guidance with our communications, field organizing, and more.

It is incredibly difficult for working-class people like myself to run for Congress. Our system is designed to protect entrenched incumbents and discourage working-class people from running.

Justice Democrats is working every day to change the system and build progressive infrastructure for more people like me to run and win. They’re growing the Squad to be a powerful force in Congress.

We need more candidates like me and the members of the Squad — who will really fight for bold legislation — to run for office. Make a $3 contribution to Justice Democrats to help another wave of JDs take on entrenched incumbents.

Thank you for supporting Justice Democrats and everything they are doing to transform the Democratic Party from the inside out.

In solidarity,

Jamaal Bowman

Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank here. We appreciate everything you do to keep our movement strong. Please stay informed and follow the most up-to-date recommendations from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, and your state public health department.