Hi there –

I wanted you to be one of the first to hear the news: I’m running for governor of the state of Minnesota. This is a home-grown campaign, born in a moment like no other.

I’m going to tell you why in a moment. But first: Will you help us get off to a strong start by splitting a donation between Michael Bennet and my campaign?

I’m not going to sugar coat it -- Minnesota has been through a lot.

The killings of two innocent Minnesotans. Three thousand ICE agents on our streets and in our towns, sent by an administration that relishes division. Minnesotans stood up. Our state has been the center of America’s heartbreak. But we have also been the center of America's courage and America's hope. In moments of enormous difficulty, we find strength in our Minnesota values of hard work, freedom, and simple decency and good will.

These moments call for grit and resilience. I’ve learned resilience from the people of Minnesota. They have stood up, they have marched, and they have brought food to their neighbors. Through it all we do not give up.

And grit? I learned that from my family. I’m the daughter of a newspaperman and a proud union member teacher. My grandpa worked 1500 feet underground in the mines on the Iron Range, and he saved his money in a coffee can in the basement to send my dad to college. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

These times call for leaders who can stand up and not be rubber stamps of this administration. But who are also willing to find common ground and fix things in our state.

I led our state’s biggest prosecutors’ office for eight years and then you gave me the honor of serving as your United States Senator. I was ranked number one in the Senate for bipartisan bills and number three out of one hundred for getting bills passed into law.

I will do my job without fear or favor. I’ve never shied away from taking on the powerful. That’s what I did as prosecutor. That’s what I did as senator. And that’s what I will do as your governor.

I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong. I am running for every Minnesotan who wants to buy their first home, for every parent who wants a better world for their kids, for everyone who wants more affordable healthcare. I am running for every Minnesotan who wants to protect our democracy and get ICE and its abusive tactics out of the state we love.

And I'm running for every student, farmer, dreamer and builder.

But to accomplish everything we’re setting out to do, I need your support.

This campaign is for people who believe in something bigger than ourselves. For people who know that things have got to change.

So please: Will you support my campaign for governor with a donation today? Your contribution will be split with Michael Bennet.

I like my job in the Senate. But I love our state more than any job. I love the people of Minnesota. And Minnesota, I want to be a transformative governor.

Now is our moment to renew our commitment to the common good. I’m asking you to look up to the North Star and to see that there is a better future before us.

To pursue good, we must believe that good will prevail. I know I do -- and that’s why I’m asking you to join us.

Amy