I'll be honest with you, John: The road to Senate control runs right through Nevada. 

Republicans only need one seat to flip the Senate, and they've set their sights on Nevada. Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell are already backing Catherine's right-wing extremist opponent. Now, CNN is saying the Senate playing field has tipped toward Republicans – that's why I'm reaching out today.

This is one of those moments where Democrats need to dig deep, John. Senate control hinges on Nevada – and my friend Catherine Cortez Masto is on track to fall short of her critical end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Catherine is facing an uphill battle in Nevada, so I'm going to ask you to give $5, and let me explain why it's so important.

The GOP and outside groups are massively outspending Catherine, spending over $1 MILLION more than a year before Election Day. And now, CNN is calling Nevada a top GOP pickup-opportunity, as the Cook Political Report has downgraded Catherine's chances of winning.

The stakes couldn't be higher – our razor-thin Democratic Senate majority depends on reelecting Catherine and defending Nevada – so missing this fundraising goal isn't an option. This will be the first end-of-quarter FEC deadline since Catherine's opponent announced his candidacy, and she needs a strong grassroots showing of support. That's why I'm turning to you, John, with my urgent request.

Just 2 points decided Catherine's race in 2016. Without your help today, Catherine risks lacking the resources she needs to defend Nevada and our Democratic Senate majority. Please, can I count on you to rush a $5 gift before midnight to support Catherine? In a race that could come down to the margins, she cannot win without supporters like you, John. 

Donate $5 or more before midnight tonight to help Catherine defeat Trump's endorsed candidate. Every dollar will help us keep Nevada and the Senate blue.

Thank you so much for standing with Catherine and me at this critical moment.

Harry Reid