FIRST: Multiple polls released in the last several weeks have shown our race is essentially a tie between Cal Cunningham and Thom Tillis.

THEN: Mitch McConnell’s right-wing donor network announced another $10 million in attack ads just as voting by mail began in North Carolina.

NOW: Our team is scrambling to increase our paid media and reach out to key voters to fight back against these attacks and mobilize voters for Cal so we can get our country back on the right track again.

So, we’ve set a goal of collecting 3,102 donations today to ensure we have enough financial resources to boost our paid media buy. We’ve seen a strong surge of support, but it hasn’t been enough. That’s why we’re asking:

Can Cal count on you to make a donation of any amount to our Senate campaign by midnight tonight? We’re finalizing our budget post-Labor Day and every contribution you make matters so much:

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

We appreciate having you on the team. Thanks for stepping up!

— Team Cal