Friend -- I know it's the weekend, so I'll keep it short.

Our team learned the news that the NRCC, the deep-pocketed group that ran brazenly false ads about me in 2018, is already grooming candidates to challenge me next year. They want to see my seat held by someone who will work in favor of their dark-money donors.

You and I both know: That's not me. I will never accept a dime from special interests, PACs, lobbyists, or even other members of Congress. But that means I rely on you.

We've set a rapid-response goal of raising $6,000 in 48 hours to respond to this news. Now, I'm asking you: Will you chip in today to help fuel my 2020 campaign?

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Our district will be one of the most competitive races in the country. The NRCC knows it. I know it. Now, I want to make sure that you know it.

And despite being a target of PACs and special interests from day one, their constant attacks have only strengthened my resolve.

Together, we can make dark money a thing of the past. Will you help fuel my grassroots campaign to win again in 2020, so I can continue to curb the influence of dark money in D.C.?

Thanks for your support,

Dean