In just a minute, I will ask you to split a contribution between my re-election campaign and my friend, Senator Ben Ray Luján, to help us protect the Senate majority. But first, I’d like to explain why your support is so important — especially now.

You might be surprised to hear this, but a large portion of our budget comes from grassroots contributions to emails just like this one. I’m the only Democratic Senator running for re-election that’s refusing to accept a single cent of corporate PAC and federal lobbyist money.

From day one, this team has been fueled by hard-working folks chipping in what they could for a movement we all believe in. I never want there to be a question of who I work for — that answer will always be you.

Look, this isn’t the easy path. And it makes us especially vulnerable to outside attacks now that Washington Republicans and their mega-donors are in full swing in their efforts to retake the Senate.

But I’ve seen the power of this grassroots team. Ben Ray and I know if we dig deep and work together, we can overcome anything thrown our way. But I have to admit, with a few hours left until our November fundraising deadline ends, I’m a little worried about our fundraising numbers.

That’s why I’m personally asking you — before tonight’s fundraising deadline expires at midnight — to split a contribution of any amount that’s meaningful to you to help us protect Colorado’s Senate seat and defend the entire Democratic Senate majority. I appreciate you.

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be automatically processed and split between Michael Bennet and Ben Ray Luján:

Honestly, the amount you give is far less important than the act of you donating. Because every time you chip in to this campaign, you’re making a declaration of support for the type of movement we’re building.

Thank you,

Michael