Hi John,

It's an understatement to say that 2020 hasn't been easy. I know that many of you are all too aware of how hard it's been to adapt to our new normal, especially while we have an incapable president on the job.

But one thing is clear to me: If we're going to rebuild after this pandemic, we need real leadership.

In times like this, it's more important than ever that we have representatives in Congress who are ready to cut through the partisanship and work across the aisle to get things done. We need representatives who will lead with dignity and realign our nation's moral compass.

That's why I'm so proud to support Christy Smith for the House of Representatives in CA-25. She is focused on what is best for the people, not the politicians.

All signs point to an extremely close race. The two most recent polls show Christy within just a couple of points of her opponent. And Cook Political Report and Roll Call rate this race as a toss-up.

I'm with Christy all the way, but she needs you to step up and support her campaign right now if she's going to make it to Congress (and flip this district). Can you chip in $5 -- or any amount that makes sense to you -- today?

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John, I know that we can trust Christy to have our best interests at heart in Congress -- and I know that she'll fight for what's most important, like affordable health care, equality under the law, quality schools no matter your zip code, and a science-based federal response to this pandemic.

Here's what it comes down to: We need adults at the table making decisions for our nation. We need leaders who we can count on to serve our interests, not special interests.

Now, conservative special-interest groups and D.C. lobbyists love Mike Garcia because they know that he'll be a rubber stamp for their agenda in Congress. That's why they're pouring millions into his campaign, allowing Garcia to have the fundraising edge going into these crucial last weeks. Christy won't take their money -- she relies on grassroots support from people like you.

I've been a candidate, so I know how much every dollar means in the final days -- every donation really has the power to tip a close race. Please, make a donation of $5 to send Christy to Congress to fight for us.

Thank you,

Pete Buttigieg



Christy Smith is a community leader

Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue in November. Help elect a champion for our health care, our schools, and our rights.