John,

There's no way around it: This race is close.

It's been labeled a toss-up by Roll Call and Real Clear Politics, and FiveThirtyEight calls it one of the most competitive House races in the nation.

That means that a single vote could determine the outcome of our election -- so we will fight for every ballot to be counted.

But we need your help. We're still $58,879 short of our October fundraising goal, and if we don't close the gap by midnight tonight, we may not have the resources we need to turn out every voter and ensure they can make their voice heard.

Can you rush a donation of $5 or more right now to help power voter turnout and fight for every vote to be counted?

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

The voters of CA-25 have the right to choose our representative, and they have the right to have their voice heard in this election.

We must be ready to do everything we can to uphold that right -- and we will fight like hell if anyone tries to stop counting ballots early.

For months, Republicans across the country have tried to undermine the validity of mail-in ballots because they're afraid of losing. We're prepared to do whatever it takes to make sure ALL ballots cast in this district are counted -- no matter what scheme Republicans try to pull.

John, we know we have a path to victory. But that path depends on turning out registered Democrats in massive numbers. We won't be able to complete all our voter outreach -- or make sure every vote is tallied before this election is called -- without your support right now.

Please, donate $5 or more towards our October fundraising goal before time runs out.
Thank you -- together, we will make sure every voter in our district has their voice heard.

-- Team Christy



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.