Hi John, it’s Pete Buttigieg.

I don't believe in permanently red states or permanently blue states. I have seen political maps change when we invest in good candidates and the people who have been doing the work on the ground. Scott Colom is exactly the kind of leader who makes the case for competing everywhere – and I hope you'll be part of what he's building in Mississippi.

If you can, I hope you’ll consider joining me in supporting Scott’s campaign today by making a grassroots contribution of $7, or whatever you can spare:

Here's what's true in every part of America, red blue or purple: too many working families are doing everything right and still finding it impossible to get ahead. Costs are up, opportunity feels further out of reach, and Washington too often seems more interested in protecting the powerful than making everyday life easier.

I've heard versions of that story everywhere I've traveled this cycle, and I know this is on voters’ minds in Mississippi.

We have the chance to change things this November, but winning a Senate majority means competing wherever strong candidates are building strong campaigns. That's why I'm supporting Scott’s candidacy.

Scott was born and raised in Columbus, Mississippi, and today serves his community as District Attorney. He has spent his career in public service, working directly with the people and communities he now hopes to represent in the Senate.

He understands what families across Mississippi are up against because he has spent his career working alongside them. And he understands that public service is ultimately about making people's everyday lives better.

That's the kind of leadership we need more of in Washington, and the kind of candidate worth investing in everywhere.

If you agree, I hope you'll make a contribution to Scott Colom's campaign today and help send him to the United States Senate.

Thank you,

Pete Buttigieg