Patriot,

Before the year ends tonight, I wanted to speak to you directly — not as a candidate, but as someone who understands what this moment means.

When I was a child, I was kidnapped and forced to live under Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. I spent years separated from my mother and sister, living without freedom, without a voice, and without any certainty that I would ever come home.

Eventually, I did come home — because my mother never stopped fighting for me. And because America still stood for something worth fighting for.

After 9/11, I felt called to give back to the country that saved my life. I walked into a recruiting office and enlisted in the United States Air Force. I went on to serve across the globe, advise senior leaders at the Pentagon and National Security Council, and rise to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. I’ve seen how Washington works — and how badly it fails working families when career politicians stop listening.

That’s why I’m running for Congress.

And here’s the reality of where this race stands as we close out the year:

• President Trump won OH-09 — and new district lines moved it even further to the right

• Marcy Kaptur has survived for decades by outspending weak opponents

• For the first time, Republicans have a political outsider with the story, discipline, and grassroots strength to beat her

In just months, this campaign has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars from thousands of individual donors — and we’ve already outraised Marcy Kaptur among small-dollar contributors. That matters, because it proves something critical: this campaign is powered by people, not insiders.

Tonight’s FEC End-of-Year deadline is about more than a number on a spreadsheet.

It’s about momentum.
It’s about credibility.
It’s about entering the new year positioned to win — not just compete.

Right now, small-dollar donors are rushing in before midnight to help carry this campaign forward. If you’re able to be one of them, even with $10 or $25, it will make a real difference in how strong we start the new year.

I don’t take your support lightly. I never have.

Everything I’ve endured, everything I’ve served for, and everything I’m fighting for has led to this moment. With your help tonight, we can prove that Northwest Ohio is ready for new leadership — and that this campaign has what it takes to finish the job.

Thank you for standing with me,

Alea Nadeem

A NOTE FROM ALEA NADEEM

I love America — not just because I was born here, but because I know what it’s like to live without freedom.

When I was only 8 years old, I was taken from my home in Ohio and left behind in Iraq to live under Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime.

Overnight, I lost the freedoms so many of us take for granted and was forced to live in a country where women had no rights, speaking out could cost you your life, and your future was not your own.

When I finally made it back to America at 12 years old, I promised myself I would give back to the country that never stopped fighting for me. That’s why, after 9/11, I joined the Air Force. 

For over 20 years, I have served this country in the Air Force and rose to become a lieutenant colonel. I protected America’s interests abroad, advised senior military leaders, and defended the freedoms too many take for granted.

Now, I’m taking that fight to Washington, and your donation of any amount would make a meaningful difference to power me in this mission.

Our enemies are growing bolder.

Our freedoms are being eroded.

Weak leaders in Washington have forgotten what it means to serve.

I haven’t.

I know what it means to fight for this country, because I’ve done it my whole life.

That’s why I’m hoping I can count on your support. Donate today to send new Republican leadership to Congress and expand our majority.

Thank you for standing with me.
Alea Nadeem
Candidate for U.S. Congress

**The appearance of Alea Nadeem in military uniform does not imply or constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Department of Defense.

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