John, I'll get right to it: After winning his U.S. Senate primary last night, Tim Ryan is officially facing far-right Trump wannabe J.D. Vance in Ohio.

With the Supreme Court planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, it's more critical than ever for Democrats to defend the Senate so we can codify reproductive freedom into federal law – and The Wall Street Journal is calling Ohio's Senate race the most important race of 2022. That's why we need to do everything we possibly can to make sure Tim wins.

So please, I'm asking you personally today: Can you donate $5 or more right now — split between Tim Ryan's campaign and mine — to flip Ohio blue and defend the Senate for Democrats?

This race will be tough. J.D. Vance has the backing of a billionaire-funded super PAC and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Plus, Donald Trump just personally visited the state to support Vance and rally his radical right-wing base — launching a new wave of outside money and attacks.

But a recent poll showed Tim 1 point ahead of J.D. Vance, which proves that he has what it takes to win this critical battleground race. If Democrats win in Ohio, we're virtually guaranteed to hold the Senate, but with so much on the line, we can't take any chances.

It all comes down to grassroots supporters like you, John. National Republicans are pouring millions into Ohio to keep it red, and Tim can't fight back against their attacks without your help. So please, will you rush a donation now to help him reach his $25,000 goal by midnight?

Donate $5 or more right now — split between Tim Ryan's campaign and mine — to make sure Tim can fight back against the GOP's attacks, win in Ohio and protect our narrow Democratic Senate majority.

Thank you so much for stepping up,

Kirsten Gillibrand