Hi John, it’s Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow. 

You may have seen me online or on TV this week. That’s because on Tuesday, after reading a fundraising email sent by a Republican colleague where I was accused of wanting to “groom and sexualize children” for defending LGBTQ+ rights, I took to the Michigan Senate floor to defend myself and the marginalized communities Republicans love attacking: 

I've had people reach out to thank me for speaking out, but this isn't about me, John. It's about us – and how if enough of us come together, speak out, and take action to hold Republicans accountable for their hollow, hateful scheme, it will fail. Period.

As a Michigan state Senator, I’ve seen just how far state Republicans are willing to go to pass their backward agenda, and I know that if we can elect more Democrats to our statehouses, we can stop them. 

Will you stand with me and chip in a $5 split donation to the DLCC and Off the Sidelines? Your support will go right to work electing more Democrats who will fight for our values and stand up against Republicans’ hateful agenda.

John, hate will only win if people like us stand by and let it happen. 

Throughout the country, state Republicans are waging war on our Democratic values, attacking the LGBTQ+ community, and passing legislation that blatantly denies the racism woven into our American story. 

Electing Democrats to serve in state legislatures nationwide is the key to fighting back against state Republicans’ hateful crusade. But in Michigan, we’re already on edge – we have four special elections next month for critical seats in our state legislature. Electing Democrats to these seats is critical to defending against a right-wing takeover. 

We cannot stand by and let state Republicans continue their ruthless attacks – and we cannot let hate win. 

Fighting back against hate starts with committed Democrats like you, John. Will you split a $5 donation today between the DLCC and Off the Sidelines to support Democrats in this year’s midterm elections? This is a critical moment for Democratic state legislators, so we can’t back down now.

Together,

Mallory McMorrow
Michigan State Senator