John,

My name is Scott Colom. I’m a seventh-generation Mississippian running for the U.S. Senate against Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Tonight is the midway point to our next public FEC deadline. In two weeks, we’ll have to report how much money we’ve raised, and from how many donors.

I’m humbly asking you to be counted as one of our supporters by chipping in ahead of this deadline. We’re trying to build a big team, so it’s not the amount that matters as much as the donation itself.

Look, we have a real path to victory here. Cindy Hyde-Smith is vulnerable — and she knows it. That’s why she’s spending big money on attack ads smearing my record.

My team has a plan to push back against her. But campaigns are expensive, and she has a massive fundraising headstart on us.

The only way we’re going to be able to close the gap and stay competitive in this race is with the support of grassroots supporters like you.

When this FEC report goes public, the entire world is going to be watching to see how much money we’ve raised.

A strong report would be a sign that we’re on track to win this race.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is our biggest test yet.

So today I’m asking, very humbly:

Will you please click here and make your first contribution to my campaign for the U.S. Senate before midnight tonight? I promise, we’ll immediately put it to work building a competitive operation.

Thank you for all you’re doing,
Scott Colom