Team,

I first ran for Congress because I know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck, and what it feels like to be unheard. I understand the struggles of the people in Minnesota’s Fifth District because I’ve experienced so many of them myself.

I am a refugee who fled war as a young child. I was a first-generation college student who knows what it’s like to be burdened with student loan debt. And I’m also an organizer who has spent much of my life mobilizing my community for the change we not only need, but deserve.

But leaders who are in this for the right reasons — who fight for people instead of corporate profit, progress instead of regression, and unity instead of division — are a threat to the GOP. That’s why Republicans have been dead-set on unseating me since I came to Congress.

During the last election, ultraconservative groups spent millions trying to defeat me in my primary. And my Republican challenger in the general election raised $12 million to unseat me and turn Minnesota red. It was the most expensive congressional race in Minnesota history.

The GOP may have failed last time, but they’re ready to try again. Our first Republican opponent has officially entered the race. It’s only a matter of time until the GOP pours millions into ads attacking me and our movement.

Now is the time to show the power of our movement for progress. No matter what the GOP throws our way, we have to be stronger.

That’s why I’m asking: Will you add your name to our grassroots supporter list right now? It would mean so much to know that you’re with us.

Thanks for believing in our movement. Together, we can overcome the GOP’s attacks and give everyone a real shot at the American dream.

In solidarity,

Ilhan Omar