Happy Holidays, John!

The holidays are a time for reflection, gratitude and looking ahead to the year to come. As I spend this time with my family, I'm thinking about all of you and the incredible support you've shown for Democratic candidates this year.

This season reminds me why I got into public service in the first place — to fight for families like yours and mine. To make sure every child has the opportunities they deserve, every worker earns a fair wage and every voice is heard in Washington.

We have a real opportunity in 2026 to flip the Senate and get back to delivering results for the American people. We can defend health care access and SNAP benefits, protect Social Security and Medicare and build an economy that works for everyone — not just those at the top — but only if we all step up to get it done.

John, none of this will be easy. It will take all of us working together, starting right now. That's why I'm reaching out during the holidays – because there are no days off if we’re going to defeat the Republican extremist majority.

We’re aiming to raise $100,000 before our final public fundraising deadline of the year on December 31st, and if we’re going to hit that ambitious goal, we’re going to need Democrats like you to help out. Even $10 will help us recruit strong candidates, organize in key states and build the grassroots power to take back the Senate majority.

Can I count on you to chip in? Please rush anything you can here before our final public fundraising deadline in 5 days, John:

Thanks for everything, John.

– Kirsten Gillibrand