It's so important to never lose sight of progress as this team heads into 2022, friend. 

The story of our nation is good, engaged people like you remaining focused when things get tough, and not submitting to the discouragement that the obstacles ahead might put in our way. 

I know that you're worried about the progress this team can make moving forward – I am, too, but that's why folks like you and I are in this fight. And I want you to remember the huge steps Democrats have taken toward mending our country.

Just think about how President Biden and congressional Democrats vaccinated millions of Americans – and how our Democratic majority is helping small businesses and working families recover from the pandemic. This majority is repairing roads and bridges while creating green jobs. That progress was only possible because of our narrow Senate majority, which is in dire jeopardy: So I'm going to take this moment to ask you to give $5 right now, to help me flip Florida blue and defend our majority and chance at progress.

But, I'm also asking you to donate to my campaign and imagine how much more this majority can do. In 2022, this team has the opportunity to help expand our Senate majority, to make sure a 50-50 Senate doesn't stall any more progress: from voting rights to gun reform to reproductive freedom. 

Florida is our best chance to flip a seat from red to blue and expand our Senate majority, to expand our potential for that progress. But I need to raise $250,000 before my End of Year deadline at midnight – and I'm falling $15,668 short as of 6p.m.

My race is an incredible opportunity to build a majority committed to change – CNN is calling Florida a top pickup opportunity for Democrats – so will you donate $5 right now to help me meet my goal before the clock strikes midnight and expand our Senate majority?

The fight for the transformational agenda that Americans need starts right now – because come January, my fundraising numbers will be public. With the race between Marco Rubio and me tightening, national Republicans are going to attack me with everything they have – and the GOP will double down if they see any weakness in my fundraising. 

In a race that recent polls have within the margin of error, I can't just sit back and hope for the best – especially when losing means this country won't have the chance to pass gun reform, safeguard reproductive freedom or expand access to health care. So I can't afford to miss this fundraising goal. 

That's why I'm counting on you tonight. I'm still $15,668 short of my FEC End of Year goal, and I need you to help me make up the difference before midnight. The strength of our movement will be judged by our resources when our numbers go public, so please give now:

Can I count on you to help me start off 2022 strong? Please donate $5 before our midnight FEC End of Year deadline to flip Florida blue and expand our Democratic Senate majority.

Thank you for being part of this movement, Friend. I'm so grateful for your support. 

Val Demings