Four years ago, Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans set the precedent that a new Supreme Court justice should not be confirmed during an election year. That precedent was upheld to block President Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, from filling the vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016.

Yet this year, Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are on track to ram through confirmation of Trump’s likely nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing – just days before Election Day.

The glaring hypocrisy in McConnell’s actions and lack of concern for upholding a precedent he himself set is distasteful and inappropriate behavior from an elected representative. The process should not change simply to serve a partisan agenda.

As your elected representative, I take my oath of office very seriously, and to break that oath and go back on one’s word is wholly unacceptable. It is my duty to serve you with your best interests in mind, not my own.

Early voting begins in Texas on October 13. So, I am coming to you today to personally ask, will you support my reelection and contribute $5 or more?

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My work in Congress is always guided by looking past partisan differences and using common sense to ensure fair and balanced legislation that benefits all Americans.

As your representative, I hold my oath of office in the highest regard and it is my promise to you that, if reelected, I will remain true to my word and continue to put you first.

If you can, please add a contribution toward my reelection campaign today. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated ahead of our final end-of-quarter FEC deadline on Wednesday.