John,

We've all seen the consequences of losing a must-win election. We've all seen what happens when the wrong person is put in charge. The crises we face right now are made worse by leaders who don't serve voters -- just themselves and their special-interest donors.

The stakes in the 2020 elections have never been higher, and this November we need Democrats to win up and down the ballot, including California's 25th congressional district. Winning this toss-up seat is critical if Democrats are going to hold our majority in the House.

That's why I'm supporting Christy Smith all the way.

Unlike the district's GOP incumbent, Christy's not taking a cent from corporate PACs or D.C. lobbyists to fuel her campaign. Instead, she relies on grassroots support from people like you. Will you pitch in $5 or whatever you can to help flip this must-win seat?

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John, 2020 has been a tough year. From devastating wildfires across California to the continuing coronavirus pandemic in every state in the country to Donald Trump's threats to our democracy, there is a lot weighing on all our minds.

And here's the thing: We'll only solve these problems with real leaders who put people first.

Right now, the people of the 25th district in California don't have a real leader representing them in Congress.

Christy's opponent refuses to stand up to Donald Trump when he downplays the realities of climate change, even as his own district burns. He holds rallies without masks or social distancing in the middle of a pandemic. And he's even lying about his support for the USPS at a time when many are relying on the Postal Service to get lifesaving medication, run their small businesses, and even cast their ballots.

We need Christy in Washington to support working families by passing much-needed coronavirus relief aid. We need her fighting to get more funding for our public schools so every kid can access an excellent education -- even if it has to be remote. We need her fighting climate change at every turn -- because we're running out of time to save this planet.

And we need to elect leaders who are in Washington to represent people -- not corporations and special interest groups -- because the era of big money controlling our politics has to come to an end.

John, Christy is the right candidate to represent working families. But she's relying on people like you to power this campaign. Click here to chip in $5 or anything you can.

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth