I have bad news to share with you, friend: We're being outspent on the airwaves -- right as Michiganders are casting their ballots. 

This couldn’t have come at a worse time: I was the only Democratic senator to be outraised this summer, and experts at RealClearPolitics have moved our race from “Lean Democrat” to “Toss Up”. Now, recent polls show I’m in a statistical tie with my Trump- and McConnell-backed opponent.

We have to kick this campaign into high gear right now, because Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight reports that Democrats have ZERO chance to take back the Senate if we lose in Michigan. And with Donald Trump, McConnell and the DeVos family pumping in millions to buy this Senate seat, we can't afford to be outraised again. 

Helping Michigan families is the greatest honor I've ever had, and I will NOT let a right-wing extremist take this seat without a fight. So I need you fighting with me, because we won't win in Michigan – or take back the Senate – if we continue to fall behind in fundraising.

That’s why my team set an emergency goal to raise $20,000 immediately to close this gap. But as I write this, we’re already falling way short. 

Our opponent has millions of dollars in GOP special-interest money backing him – but I’ve got grassroots supporters like you. So, I’m asking you now: Before 11:59 p.m., will you rush a gift of $3 or more now to win in Michigan, take back the Senate for Democrats and protect the future of the Supreme Court?

Thanks for fighting by my side to make sure working families in Michigan and across the country will continue to have a champion in the Senate who will put them first.

Gary