Friend,

A firm belief of mine, one that I’ve repeated often in my travels, is that there is no such thing as a permanently red state. North Carolina is a state that perfectly encapsulates that truth – and tells the story of how on-the-ground organizing, combined with exceptional candidates, can make any community competitive over time. 

Roy Cooper is someone deeply rooted in the place that he is running. He has never lost a race in North Carolina – even in years when Trump carried the state. That fact gives me all the more confidence that this November, he can do it again. 

That’s not the only reason Roy has my full support for U.S. Senate, but it is why I’m asking you to join me by chipping in to his campaign today. There’s no way to end the GOP’s one-party rule without flipping this battleground seat, but he needs grassroots support to defend himself against attacks and take his message directly to voters.

It’s clear to anyone paying attention that the status quo is no longer working for working people. Yet while so many struggle to afford the bare necessities, Republicans in Washington are prioritizing tax breaks for the wealthiest instead of delivering results for the voters who trusted them with power. 

We have to do better. I know we can – and public servants like Roy Cooper are living proof.

When he was Governor of North Carolina and I was Secretary of Transportation, we worked together to deliver infrastructure resources to communities across the state. I saw firsthand the depth of Roy’s commitment to doing the right thing. He didn’t just show up for the folks who voted for him. He worked to make life better for every North Carolinian. 

That’s why, with him on the ballot, this race is the best shot we have to flip a Republican-held seat in the country – but the GOP can see that too, and Republicans are spending nearly $100 million so far to try to stop him. 

Momentum is still on our side, but Roy’s lead in the polls is narrow and will tighten. In a race that will come down to resources, grassroots donations from folks like you are vital to ensure Roy crosses the finish line.

So I’m personally asking you: Will you please chip in $5 now, or anything, to help Roy win in North Carolina? Every donation makes a difference in our effort to get Washington back to working for working families.

Thank you,

Pete