John,
Today, I’m proud to announce I’m running for Congress in Texas’ 28th District. For those of you who haven’t met me yet, I’m Jessica Cisneros. I’m the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, a lifelong Texan, and a human rights lawyer. I’m running because it’s time to elect a Democrat in South Texas who’ll fight for all of us, not side with Trump Republicans and big corporate donors.
Last year, I ran in my home district against one of the most right-wing Democrats in Congress, Henry Cuellar. Before I jumped in the race, Cuellar sided with Donald Trump on nearly 70% of his votes. His campaign was bankrolled by the Koch network, the private prison industry, and big corporate PACs.
Even though we were heavily outspent, we lost by only 2,746 votes — just 3% of the vote. We came so close because we built a big, diverse, inclusive grassroots movement in South Texas. This time, we’re going to win if we can build on that momentum. But I need your help today on Day One.
Will you contribute to become our very first Founding Donor today? It’s absolutely critical for us to raise as much money as possible on launch day.
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What we raise in our first 24-72 hours is critical. Pundits and our political opponents are going to gauge whether or not we have a serious shot to win based off of our early numbers. Strong fundraising will help us encourage others to join up as well — from other grassroots supporters to potential endorsers.
Unfortunately, Henry Cuellar will start this campaign with more than $1.743 million in the bank. The only way we can close that gap is if we have a big day today. That’s why I’m asking for your help on Day One.
Please make the best contribution you can to become a Founding Donor today. Any contributions made in the first 24 hours are incredibly helpful — whether you can give $5, $50, or even more.
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This campaign is about sending representation to Congress that will fight tooth and nail for working people, for immigrant communities, for all of my neighbors in South Texas who have been ignored, neglected, and disenfranchised.
Texas’ 28th District is what some people call a “blue seat.” But our congressman, Henry Cuellar, hasn’t acted like a Democrat in the House of Representatives. He’s fought instead to serve his corporate donors, the NRA, Big Oil, private prison companies, and big banks.
I’m running because we need a representative who’ll fight for a path to citizenship, Medicare for All, and a Green New Deal.
I’m running because we need to get big money out of politics and stop letting corporate donors stack the deck in D.C.
I’m running because this moment, in the wake of a devastating pandemic, requires Democrats in Congress who will actually get things done, not stand in the way.
Despite everything stacked against us, we defied expectations by barely losing our primary in 2020. But it was just the beginning.
Together, this time, we are going to prove that a fearless brown woman from the border and a big grassroots movement can take on the machine and win. But I can’t do it without you so please help us out on Day One.
Make a contribution to become a Founding Donor today. I cannot understate the importance of raising as much money as possible to show momentum in our first few hours.
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who supported us last time, and who is stepping out to support us on Day One today.
In solidarity,
Jessica Cisneros
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Laredo, TX 78042
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