Friend, I wanted you to hear this from me first: We hit our first big end-of-month fundraising goal – and it's truly thanks to you and this entire grassroots team. I couldn't be more grateful for your support.

Let me be clear about what this means: We are in a strong position to defeat seven-term Republican incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley, flip Iowa blue and protect our Democratic Senate majority.

That's all thanks to people like you pitching in $10, $20, $30 at a time – and as someone who grew up in a working-class family, I get how meaningful a donation like that is. So, here's what I want you to remember: Nobody will work harder than I will to win this race and ensure Iowa's working families have a voice in the Senate. My parents always taught me that “when there’s work to be done, you do it.” That’s the spirit that powers this entire team.

I am confident that, together, we’ll flip Iowa’s Senate seat from red to blue, and make history by electing the youngest woman ever to the Senate. Thank you so much for being a part of my team.

Abby