Friend --

Our re-election year is off to a strong start, thanks to everyone who chipped in during our January fundraising drive!

Your generosity couldn't come at a better time. As of just a few weeks ago, a nationally known anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist is running against me, raising the stakes in this race to a new height. Meanwhile, we're gearing up to reopen our expanded Campaign Coffeehouse – a place for finding common ground so we can work toward the common good.

We know dark money groups and special interests are going to try to distract and divide us. That's why these fundraising drives matter, and why I'm so grateful to everyone who chipped in. If we keep working together to build a campaign that invites everyone in, I know we can win.

With gratitude,

Dean