Friend – there's one number I want you to keep in mind: 10,033. 

That's the number of votes that decided Florida's last U.S. Senate election – it amounts to just 0.12% of the vote, making it the closest Senate race in Florida history.

So let me be perfectly clear about why I'm asking you to donate to Val Demings today, friend: Florida Senate races are always close – and the GOP isn't pulling any punches. 

$32 million raised between Rubio and the Republican Senate campaign arm in a few months. $10 million that the RNC is funneling into Florida to bolster GOP voter registration. Val Demings just 2 points down in a recent poll. 

It's a steep climb, but CNN is calling Florida one of the Senate seats most likely to flip. Val Demings and Florida could very well determine whether Democrats hold the Senate majority and make progress on voting rights, health care and building back better for our families. 

I believe with every ounce of my being that Val Demings has what it takes to make history as Florida's first Black woman senator. She can fight back, compete and win – but only, only, if grassroots supporters like you have her back. So, I'm personally asking you to make a donation to help win in Florida.

Will you rush a donation of $5 or more now to help Val Demings defeat Marco Rubio in Florida and defend our Democratic Senate majority? The most important fundraising deadline of her campaign so far is rapidly approaching – and she's on track to fall short.

Val Demings knows the value of hard work. She's no stranger to tough fights, having impeached and prosecuted the former corrupt president. And truthfully, friend, we still need a U.S. Senate that is reflective of America's diversity – and right now, there are no Black women in the Senate.

National Republicans are throwing everything they've got at Florida to protect Marco Rubio – and it's because they know what the experts are saying is true: Whoever wins in Florida could determine whether Democrats maintain our Senate majority.

So I'm urging you to join me in doing everything possible to help Val Demings flip Florida blue. I promised I'd help raise $30,000 for Congresswoman Demings before midnight to help hit her End Of Quarter goal. Can I count on your contribution now?

Make the biggest impact on protecting our Senate majority right now: Donate $5 or more now to help Val Demings flip Florida blue, defeat Marco Rubio and expand our Democratic majority in the Senate!

With gratitude,

Cory Booker