Running for Congress isn't easy, but the reasons I'm in this fight make it all worthwhile.

I'm running for my daughters -- who looked around after the election in 2016 and wondered what had gone wrong. They were scared and angry, but they decided to stand up for their values and speak out for what's right.

I couldn't let them do it alone.

That's why I ran for state Assembly in 2018 and why I'm proud to be taking on Mike Garcia in November -- because our district deserves better than a rubber-stamp for the Trump agenda (unlike Mike, who has voted with Trump 100% of the time according to FiveThirtyEight).

Together, we can win this race, but I need your support. We have a crucial online fundraising goal of $67,000 for July, and we're still $3,014 short with only hours to spare. Can you chip in $5 or more towards our goal right now?

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It's more important now than ever that our leaders stand up for what's right, when lives are lost because partisan politicians decide their re-election is more important than taking the necessary steps to keep people safe.

I won't ever compromise my values -- or ignore the facts -- to serve a powerful political leader or curry favor with potential donors. I will stand up for what I believe.

I believe that Black Lives Matter, that health care is a human right, that your zip code shouldn't determine the quality of your child's public education, that no one should be evicted for losing their job during a pandemic. And I believe that the people of the 25th district deserve a representative who will fight for those values in Congress.

I'm running to fight for my kids. And for yours.

I'm ready to serve you in the House of Representatives, but I need your help to get there.

So, can you rush a donation of $5 or more before midnight? I'll only win this race with your support. Thank you,

Christy



Christy Smith is a community leader

Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue in November. Help elect a champion for our health care, our schools, and our rights.