I'm about to ask you for $5, John – but first, please let me explain why I need your support:

I have been in a total fundraising blackout since a special legislative session that started in December. As a result, we're more than two months into my reelection year, and I haven't been able to raise a single dollar yet, John.

I just started fundraising again yesterday, and it's going to take a huge push to put me back on track. That's why I set an emergency goal to inspire 10,000 supporters – including you – to become Election Year Members before the end of this week: 

Will you please rush $5 to become an Election Year Member before Sunday at midnight? I can't keep New Mexico blue without you.

Grassroots supporters are the cornerstone of this campaign. Because of your support, I have been able to enact bold, progressive policies like legalizing cannabis, acting on climate change, and providing free higher education.

We've accomplished so much, but all of our progress could be undone in an instant if the GOP flips our state red. There's no doubt that if more Republicans gain power here, they will try to restrict voting rights and personal freedoms, just like the GOP did in Texas.

I'm fighting as hard as I can to defend our state from the GOP, but I'm behind on my goals right now because of the fundraising blackout. I can't keep New Mexico blue alone, so I need 10,000 people to become Election Year Members before the end of this week:

I need your help to defend New Mexico from the GOP: Please, John, will you donate $5 right now to become an Election Year Member?

If we continue to work together, I know there is a brighter future ahead of us. Thank you so much for your support.

Michelle Lujan Grisham