John -- Last year on January 6th, 2021, I was teaching my students, trying to distract them from the fact that an angry mob was invading the halls of Congress.

For many of my Black and brown students, the incident was especially traumatic after what we had watched unfold that summer.

On the other hand, here’s what my Republican opponent, Sandy Smith, was doing:

On January 6th, Sandy Smith was at the capitol -- proudly showing her support for Donald Trump, supporting the violence, and participating in the intimidation.
 
Sandy Smith is an insurrectionist -- and that’s just the start. Can you make a contribution of $25 or more to our campaign today to help us defeat Sandy Smith and make sure the NC-01 House seat stays blue?

Here’s more about what we’re up against. Sandy Smith:

• Has already been endorsed by far-right Republicans including Madison Cawthorn, Paul Gosar, Roger Stone, and General Michael Flynn. 
  
  
• Calls me a “communist” for my commitment to progressive policies that will support and uplift working people in North Carolina and beyond. 
  
  
• Opposes both a minimum wage increase and universal healthcare.
   
• Has #ProTrump #ProWall and #MAGA in her Twitter bio. 

It’s absolutely critical that we defeat Sandy Smith and protect this proudly Democratic district from Republican seat-stealing attempts. If Sandy Smith wins this seat she would be an immediate threat to our razor-thin Democratic majority in the House.
 
But we have an even bigger plan for 2022 that Sandy Smith just can’t replicate. I know that fighting this race the right way and reaching out to voters in every community across North Carolina, refusing fossil fuel and corporate PAC money, and supporting policies -- like universal broadband, universal healthcare, reproductive rights, and bold climate action -- is how we win. Can you help me get there by donating $25 today, John? Every bit helps.
 
In solidarity,
 
Erica
 
Candidate, North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District
Brand New Congress