John —

I wanted you to be the first to know: I’m running for re-election to Congress in California’s 30th Congressional District, and I am announcing my campaign today.

I’ll be frank: I need a really big showing today. Because if these past two years have taught us anything, it’s that every seat, every election is a struggle. Even a few dollars can go a long way. Can you chip in $5 to my re-election campaign so we can start off strong?

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Here’s why I’m running:

Our democracy is still under assault, and each day brings new and creative attacks from Donald Trump, the Republicans in Congress in his thrall, and Republicans in State Houses across the country. They are assaulting voting rights, and spreading the Big Lie, all to great effect. And they show no signs of stopping.

The right to vote is fundamental. The right on which all others rest. And if we don’t protect it, and build back our democracy after the last four years, we may not recognize what it looks like in four more. That’s what drives me, and that’s what I’ll keep fighting for. Our Democracy.

I’m also running to make real progress on the big policy issues – the ones that make an impact on people's daily lives – that my constituents sent me to Washington to tackle. Ending the pandemic. Making the economy work for everyone. Making health care universal. Fighting climate change. Lowering living costs and helping bottom lines. And local issues like ensuring everyone has a roof over their head, preserving open space for generations to come, and investing in new, greener infrastructure and mass transit.

We’ve seen amazing progress in 2021. We passed a major relief package that cut child poverty in half. We passed a bipartisan infrastructure package that will bring a substantial investment in our roads, bridges, transit, and airports, as well as cleaner water and air. And the House passed a critical measure to lower prescription drug costs, provide family leave, help lower childcare costs, and fight climate change.

That job isn’t finished. Not by a long shot. That’s why I’m running for re-election.

California has a jungle primary. I’m going to face a lot of challengers – both Democrats and Republicans – who will raise a lot of money, run competitive races and try to beat me. That’s why I am asking respectfully for your help, today.

Can you chip in $5, $10, or even $20 today to help my campaign have a really big day for our re-election announcement? The more we raise now, the more we can invest in television and online ads, GOTV efforts, and yes, even those old-fashioned mailers to reach voters: