John, it’s Hispanic Heritage month! It’s a time to celebrate our roots, the rich history of our community, and all the barriers we’ve broken, even when the odds were stacked against us.

Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic, farmworking town in rural Arizona, I never imagined I’d be breaking barriers myself. But now, I’m closer than ever to making history as the first ever Latina Marine Corps veteran elected to Congress.

At a time when Latinos across the country are being demonized by this administration, that representation in leadership means something.

And as a Marine Corps veteran who served 20 years and completed three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, I know what it takes to lead—even in places that weren’t always welcoming to people like me.

But the MAGA elite didn’t expect that a Latina Marine Corps veteran would be the biggest threat to their majority in Congress, and they’re going all in to defeat me.

So John, this Hispanic Heritage month, I need your help to ensure we make history on Election day.

Thank you,

-- Jo Mendoza