Friend, I'm reaching out personally because I have some very big news to share:

Even after Marco Rubio launched deceitful attack ads against me, a recent poll shows that I can win, but only if I reach more voters: in on-the-ground organizing, in fundraising, in voter registration – nearly every single way you can imagine.

But this isn't going to be easy: The GOP has already raised more than $85 MILLION to defeat Democrats like me, and they're preparing to bombard us with nonstop attack ads from now until Election Day. 

The GOP knows that if I defeat Rubio, it will virtually guarantee that Democrats keep Senate control – and they're panicked that we can pull it off. I know the race ahead of us is going to be tough. But if we have the resources and do the work, we will win.

That's why I'm personally asking you right now: Can you make a donation to help me hit my $50,000 goal, defeat Marco Rubio and defend our Senate majority before midnight tonight?

Please, friend, will you donate $5 today to my historic campaign? Every dollar will help me keep pace with Marco Rubio in the polls, flip Florida blue and defend our Democratic Senate majority!

My family didn't have much growing up, but we had each other, and we worked together to overcome challenges as a team. I know that with supporters like you by my side fighting this fight, chipping in just $5 or $25 at a time, I'll be positioned to continue that fight – for all of our families. 

This campaign is on the cusp of making history. I can't thank you enough for joining this grassroots team. Let's keep up the good work.

– Val Demings