John, I’m about to ask you to donate to help Val Demings win Florida's battleground Senate race. But first, let me explain why this is so important. 

In a race that could very well determine Senate control, polls show Rep. Demings neck and neck with Marco Rubio. That’s why national Republicans are pouring millions into Florida to smear her with attack ads and keep this seat red.

Political experts like James Carville say they have "zero doubt" that Val Demings can flip this seat blue. But she can't fight back against the GOP without an immediate surge in grassroots support, and there’s no better day to step up than on her birthday today.

That's why, with the first FEC filing deadline of the election year around the corner, I promised Val Demings we could raise $15,000 by the end of this special day to make sure she has the resources to defeat Marco Rubio.

Please, will you split a donation of $5 before midnight tonight to help Val Demings flip Florida blue, defeat Marco Rubio, and expand our Senate majority?

With a 50-50 Senate, Democrats are just one vote away from passing critical parts of our ambitious agenda — from voting rights protections to climate action to codifying reproductive freedom into federal law. Val Demings has fought tirelessly to make progress on the issues that matter most during her time in Congress. And now, I know we can count on her to be that deciding vote for progress in the Senate.

And here’s the thing, John: She can win. CNN reports that this seat is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats — but it won’t be easy. Experts say this race will come down to resources, and there's no doubt that Rep. Demings faces an uphill battle against the deep pockets of Marco Rubio and the national Republicans who are spending whatever it takes to keep Florida red.

That’s why it's so important to reach important fundraising goals like this one, and we can't let Val Demings fall short on her birthday. So please, can I count on you to rush a donation now to help her win this seat and expand our Senate majority?

Whether it's $5, $25, or more, please rush a donation now to make sure Val Demings can fight back against the GOP, win in Florida, and expand Democrats' razor-thin Senate majority.

Thank you,

Kirsten