Apologies for dropping into your inbox again, but I just had to reach out. I'm closing in on my midnight deadline – and I have some bad news. As of 7 p.m., I'm falling short of my fundraising goal. So I'm coming to you personally, friend:

We have a real chance to win and protect our Democratic Senate majority, but Marco Rubio is already attacking me. And with Mitch McConnell and GOP outside groups pouring millions into Florida to prop up Marco Rubio, I must hit my goal.

My fundraising numbers and the strength of our grassroots movement are crucial, so I've got to ask: Will you make a contribution of $5 or more to help me flip Florida blue and expand our Democratic Senate majority? Every single grassroots donation matters more than ever ahead of my midnight deadline.

Your support humbles me,

Val Demings