Big news, John.
Yesterday, we got word that another one of our primary opponents suspended their campaign in this district.
We are officially the Democratic frontrunner in this race, and we are one step closer to unifying local Democrats in our effort to unseat Kevin McCarthy!
I want to commend my primary opponents on their hard-fought campaigns. I also want to let everyone know that I’m staying in this fight, and I’m not backing down.
We have an uphill climb, but our Central Valley district has been left behind for too long while McCarthy cowers to Trump and jockeys for the Speaker's gavel.
He needs to be held accountable, and there's no more powerful way to do that than by challenging him at the ballot box right here in the 20th.
As we enter the next stage of this campaign, I need to know you're with me:
Will you click here to say you officially endorse my campaign? Today, I'd love to see your name with the hundreds of other endorsements we've received from grassroots supporters across the country.
This goes without saying but I'm not a politician, and I never dreamed of running for Congress, especially after being a teacher for more than two decades.
But my kiddos and their families are hurting. I had to do something to leave this community better off for everyone -- and that starts with taking on Kevin McCarthy.
I'd love to have your endorsement, John -- let me know you're with me >>
Thank you,
Marisa Wood
Teacher for US Congress