Friend --

In just 8 days, there's a critical election in Virginia. Democrat Terry McAuliffe is running for governor against a conservative Republican backed by Trump.

I'll cut to the chase: Democrat Terry McAuliffe is being outraised -- and this election is a critical measure of support for Democrats everywhere.

We can't afford to lose in Virginia. Make a donation right now, and we will split it down the middle between Terry McAuliffe and our campaign:

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation to Chuck Schumer and Terry McAuliffe will go through immediately:

Here's the situation: My friend Terry McAuliffe is running against Glenn Youngkin, whose supporters staged a "Take Back Virginia" rally this month where they pledged allegiance to a flag flown during the January insurrection. Steve Bannon was there. Donald Trump dialed in by phone.

Trump knows that winning this race is key to his "comeback." That's why he's working so hard to get Glenn Youngkin elected. If Republicans can win this election, they'll have another ally in a governor's mansion to push their agenda -- and momentum going into 2022.

The Virginia governor's race is neck and neck. This is the time for us to double down and do everything we can to support Terry.

That's why I'm asking you to support Terry's campaign and our campaign so we can win on November 2nd, keep building our momentum, and defend the Senate in 2022.

Thanks,

Chuck Schumer