For four long years, friend, we fought hard. We mobilized. We spoke out. Grassroots teams like this one donated whatever they could. And now, America is on the precipice of healing – and the dawn of a new era with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the helm.

But I want to be honest with you about where we’re at here in Florida. Our work is far from over. President Trump won our state – by a lot. The GOP flipped two House seats here and put themselves in a strong position to take back the majority in 2022. And while we achieved a great deal by defeating President Trump nationally, his dangerous legacy and extremist rhetoric live on.

The pathway to the bold Biden-Harris agenda runs through our Democratic House majority. So with Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight reporting Republicans are on track to take back the House, our work to defend it begins now. That’s why I’ve set an ambitious goal to secure 1,400 2022 Florida Defenders – and all it takes is a donation of $5 or more to activate your membership.

Building the resources to truly turn Florida blue and protect our Democratic House majority begins here and now, and I know I can count on this grassroots team. Will you make a contribution of $5 now to become a 2022 Florida Defender?

Listen, I know we’re still celebrating our victories – and rightfully so. But while the next battles feel a long ways away, they’re actually right in front of us. Every day. Because change doesn’t happen overnight. And with the fate of the Senate majority still up in the air, preserving our Democratic House majority for the duration of the Biden administration is absolutely critical.

But we are up against a Republican Party backed by huge sums of special-interest money. It’s why I need YOU to join me in defending Florida so we can truly flip this state blue and ensure decades of progress to come.

So please, will you donate $5 or more to become a 2022 Florida Defender today? Every dollar will help us win here in Florida and protect our Democratic House majority in the fights ahead.

I’ve asked a lot of you, I know. But it’s only because I’ve witnessed firsthand what we can accomplish together. Thanks for always fighting alongside me. 

Congresswoman Val Demings