Friend: In a moment, I'm going to ask you to make a contribution to our runoff campaign so we can flip Georgia blue and take back the Senate. But first, let me explain why your support right now is so critical – and what's at stake for our democracy without it.

I never once dreamed I'd run for U.S. Senate. Not many kids who grow up with 11 brothers and sisters in public housing imagine they'll end up in Washington someday. But from those humble beginnings, I went on to earn a college degree and worked my way up to serving as the senior pastor at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s church.

Now, with your help, I've made it to the runoff election and could become Georgia's first-ever Black senator. I'm running because the opportunities that made my journey possible are growing further and further out of reach for too many people across this country. We can change that by winning this race, but not without support from grassroots folks like you.

That’s why this news is so concerning: With early voting underway, a new poll shows my opponent, unelected Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R), 1 point AHEAD of us. It's clear her strategy of spending $23 million of her personal fortune is working – and we have to fight back immediately. Please, will you chip in $5 or more right now so we can flip Georgia blue and take back the Senate for Democrats?

This campaign started with my story, but it comes down to all our stories, friend. Control of the entire U.S. Senate will be decided in Georgia, and with it, President-elect Biden's ability to enact our bold, progressive agenda. Experts like Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight say we can win – and our moral compass tells us we must. 

Winning in Georgia is Democrats' last and only shot at taking back the Senate. That's why, with early votes already being cast, Mitch McConnell and the GOP are coming after me with everything they've got – and we're losing ground.

So please, friend, I need you to rush a donation before it's too late: With votes being cast right now, will you give $5 or more now to fuel our people-powered movement so we can defeat the GOP, win in Georgia and take back the Senate for Democrats?

Thank you,

Raphael Warnock