I’ve kept you updated on my efforts in Congress to pass D.C. statehood, and John -- my friend and colleague Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been a major ally for pushing this important measure forward.

This isn’t a partisan issue. It’s an issue of our democracy. It’s an issue of equality. It’s an issue of civil rights and fairness.

Chris knows that -- that’s why he’s pushed to make D.C. our country’s 51st state and give full voting representation to Washingtonians.

I need allies like Chris in the Senate, but right now, he’s facing re-election and the FEC deadline is coming up fast at the end of the month. If you can, will you split a contribution between Chris’ campaign and mine?

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be split between Chris Van Hollen and Thomas Carper:

In the Senate Chris fights for Washingtonians’ voting rights and Americans across the country. He fights for access to affordable health care. He fights for our environment and to protect it from the effects of climate change. And he fights back against corruption and powerful special interests.

John, Chris stands up for what’s right. He’s the leader Marylanders can count on and we need to work together to keep him in the Senate.

With the Senate Majority split 50-50, we need to defend every single blue seat -- and that includes Chris’ seat. If you can, please split a contribution between Chris’ campaign and mine before the FEC deadline.

Thanks for all you’re doing,

TC