Friend – my mantra is to always keep the faith and never tire, and right now, I'm feeling that big-time after thousands of you joined my campaign as Election Year Members.

Unfortunately, I'm still about 200 members short of my goal. And with just hours to go until my midnight deadline, all eyes are on my grassroots team.

Reaching out like this isn't my favorite thing to do, believe me. But it's important and I appreciate you hearing me out. Just over 10,000 votes decided Florida's last Senate race – and CNN reports that Florida is a top pickup opportunity in 2022. Mitch McConnell and his allies are certain to pour as much money as they can into this race to defeat me, protect Marco Rubio and flip the Senate red.  

With everything from voting rights to our environment to gun safety on the line, Democrats cannot afford to pass up our best opportunity to defend and expand our Senate majority. That's why I'm absolutely determined to meet tonight's goal, and I'm hoping I can count on you now because I'm falling short as of 12 pm:

So please, friend, will you make a donation of $5 or whatever you can spare to help me meet my Election Year Membership goal? Whatever you give will help me build up the resources I need to flip Florida blue and expand our Democratic Senate majority.

This is one of the biggest tests I've ever faced. I've never backed down from a challenge – I've always persisted. You have my word I'll do the same here. But I can't do it without you – that’s why I’m asking you one last time before my critical deadline. Will you chip in $5 right now to help me reach my goal and defeat Marco Rubio? 

Thank you so much for your generous support. 

Val Demings