Val Demings is a lifelong Floridian – the daughter of a maid and a janitor, the youngest of seven children.

It wasn’t easy growing up as a Black girl from a poor family in the South – attending segregated schools. But her parents worked hard, and they taught her the value of hard work, spirit and love.

Her passion for public service started at a young age – staying with her throughout her entire life, including at Florida State University, where she became the first in her family to graduate from college.

As a working mom, her husband, Jerry, supported her as she served 27 years in the Orlando Police Department – working her way up to chief of police.

Only in America can Val Demings' unlikely story of opportunity come true – and now she's running for Senate to make sure the greatness of this country and the opportunities that it has given her can be affordable and accessible to ALL Americans. 

It's clear that the congresswoman’s powerful story is already resonating in this race: She’s neck and neck with Marco Rubio in the latest poll, and The Cook Political Report has increased her odds to win.

But Republicans will stop at nothing to keep Florida red: The Senate Republican campaign arm raised a staggering $25 million last quarter – and as Val Demings tries to keep pace, she's still 24% short of today’s fundraising goal.

That's why we're asking top Democrats like you to step up and help Val Demings continue making history: Will you rush $5 before midnight to help defeat Marco Rubio, flip Florida blue and defend our Senate majority?

Thank you for your support – Val Demings could not win without grassroots Democrats like you fighting by her side.

Team Demings