John – Last night was a big night for Brand New Congress. We stayed up late watching results not only for our six candidates, but for many great progressives running across the country.

BNC had a huge win in Kentucky, and some heartbreaking losses.

First, we want to say THANK YOU to every single one of our candidates, win or lose. We worked closely with each of these teams, and we know they poured their heart and soul into their races.

We are proud of Nida, Erica, Doyle, Malcolm and Jerry for running bold, progressive campaigns. And while the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, we are grateful to each of them for putting themselves on the line to fight for progress.

But the big news for BNC last night was CHARLES BOOKER.

It’s official. Charles Booker is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Kentucky, and we are going to beat Rand Paul in November. Pitch in now to make sure we have all hands on deck for Kentucky!

Last night’s losses were hard, John, but we’re not giving up. Our candidates faced an onslaught of dark money to torpedo their campaigns.

Recent reporting from The Intercept and Politico revealed that super PACs DMFI, AIPAC, and a new cryptocurrency PAC called Protect Our Future, dumped millions of dollars into ads attacking our progressive candidates and boosting their establishment opponents.

While this tsunami of unaccountable cash is infuriating, it also hardens our resolve. Other progressive candidates were able to overcome the relentless negative ad campaigns and beat the money machine through coalition building and organizing.

Our candidates count on BNC for strategic advice, building national name recognition, and deploying volunteers when they need it most. Will you pitch in $25, $50, $100 or more today to help us fight dark money?

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In order to defeat dark money and elect unbought progressives who will fight for us, every partner in the movement needs to be able to carry our weight. And the next target for AIPAC, DMFI, and other dark money groups is Jessica Cisneros.

In just 6 days, Jessica faces a tough run-off against a corrupt, conservative Democrat who openly opposes abortion rights. Despite being under federal investigation, Henry Cuellar is still getting support from big money donors and establishment Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer.

We know Jessica can win, but it may come down to a handful of votes.

Don’t let big money buy another seat in Congress, John. Pitch in today to help us fight back.

Adrienne Bell
Executive Director
Brand New Congress