Happy Monday! I just got out of my weekly check-in with our finance team and I have something important to share with you:

Our fundraising has taken a significant dip this month. July is a notoriously terrible time for this sort of thing, and the so-called ‘summer slump’ has really left a dent in our plans.

Now I'm getting a little worried... our race is a top target for Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, and their billionaire buddies who will spend whatever it takes to defeat me.

I'm also concerned about Republican mega-donors and right-wing groups thinking Minnesota is ripe for the taking. If they do, these guys will pour even more money into our state to turn it red.

That's why it's so important we reach every single one of our fundraising goals from now until November 3. So, to do that, my team and I have decided to set a weekly goal of raising $20,000 before Friday at midnight.

Can I count on you to donate to my campaign for U.S. Senate and help us meet our ambitious goal? I know it’s a tall order, but I wouldn't ask if it wasn't so important. Pitch in just $5 or more here:

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To take on our GOP opponent Jason Lewis and save Minnesota's Senate seat, we have to build an organization that can withstand the onslaught of attacks heading our way — and that starts with staying on top of our weekly benchmarks.

That's why your contribution matters so much today. Thanks for everything.

— Tina