Friend, I don't take this campaign lightly.

And when Jason Lewis decided to run against me, the stakes of this race ratcheted up. Politico reported that Trump is fixated on winning Minnesota, and he would do anything or help any candidate that could make it possible.

Like I said, I don't take this lightly. Which is why I'm determined to outpace Lewis during this end-of-quarter deadline. We still need to raise $48,403 to hit our goal before the month is out, but I'm going to need your help to do it.

If we hit our goal before September 30, we will prove to Jason Lewis and the Republicans that their threats are no match against us. Will you chip in today to reach our goal?

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I really mean this: Having your support throughout this race has given me and this campaign so much strength.

Because the real story in this race is that people want leadership that is dedicated to protecting all Minnesotans, not big corporations or the richest of the rich. That people believe in health care as a human right and in tackling the threats of climate change instead of hiding from them. That we live by our values in treating our neighbors with respect.

Together, we can take on any threats that come our way. And we are starting today. Before this end-of-quarter deadline, chip in to prove we can take on any threats Jason Lewis and the GOP throw at us.

Thank you for everything,

Tina Smith