Hi, friend – I'm Debbie Stabenow, the first woman to serve as a U.S. senator from Michigan.

I'm reaching out today with some urgent news about my friend and colleague Val Demings – another Democrat from a battleground state who's also breaking barriers and fighting for working families.

Val Demings is just 2 points behind Marco Rubio in a race that experts are saying will determine Senate control. I've won in a swing state before, so believe me when I tell you that Val Demings has what it takes to flip Florida – but her most significant obstacle is resources, and she's falling short of her $200,000 end of month goal at the worst possible moment.

Democrats can't afford to let Val Demings fall behind in such an important race. That's why I'm coming to you personally to ask you to help Val Demings close her fundraising gap before midnight:

Friend, will you donate $5 right now to help Val Demings surge ahead in this race, flip Florida blue and protect our Democratic Senate majority?

Here's where we're at, friend: CNN is calling Florida's Senate seat one of the most likely to flip in 2022 – and Val Demings is the perfect candidate to win. She's a lifelong Floridian who knows the value of hard work. She's proven that she can take on tough fights; she even managed Trump's impeachment trial!

The problem is, Marco Rubio is breaking GOP fundraising records, and Mitch McConnell is doing everything he can to take back the Senate. National Republicans have already poured $10 million into Florida to stop Val Demings' powerful grassroots movement. If Val Demings falls short of her goal, she won't have the resources to fight back against Republican attacks.

With Senate control on the line, this race could determine whether we have the power to protect reproductive choice, strengthen our democracy and more. The stakes couldn't be higher, so I'm doing whatever I can to protect our Senate majority. With this End of Month fundraising deadline in just a few hours, I have to ask: Can I count on you to donate?

If you're as dedicated as I am to protecting our Democratic Senate majority, donate $5 right now to help Val Demings close this fundraising gap, surge ahead in this race and defeat Marco Rubio. Trust me: Every dollar makes a difference in battleground races like these.

Thanks for protecting battleground states and our Senate majority.

Debbie Stabenow