John xxxxxx — 

Midnight tonight is an important fundraising deadline for my re-election campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to explain why these emails are so important.

Most elected officials spend a frustrating amount of time in cramped rooms calling donors for money. I have to do it, too — and it’s one of the most challenging parts of the job, because it’s less time spent doing the job I was elected to do. 

However, donations to emails like this allow me to spend less time fundraising on the phone and more time advancing our Democratic values in Washington and doing everything I can to defeat Donald Trump and expand our House majority next month. 

So, tonight’s FEC fundraising truly matters, and that’s why I’m personally asking you to make a contribution today:

Can I count on you to make a donation of $10 or more to my re-election campaign before tonight’s deadline? It would mean a lot to me and allow me to stay focused on what really matters: 

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

This is an urgent moment in our history, and I want to remain focused on doing all I can to make sure we meet it. 

Thanks again,

— Hakeem