Friends –

I’m honored to officially be North Carolina Democrats’ nominee for U.S. Senate.

This moment could not have happened without the support of tens of thousands of people like you. It’s humbling.

But the truth is, it is only going to get harder from here. There is a lot of work ahead of us to deliver real progress for our families – on lower costs, climate change, voting rights and more. That starts with winning this race and expanding our Democratic majority in the Senate.

North Carolina’s open seat is our best chance to do that, but the Republican attack ads against me have already started.

Will you become a General Election Founding Donor to flip North Carolina? Please split $5 or any amount you can between my campaign and Catherine Cortez Masto to help us hit the ground running.

When I won my first race for judge more than two decades ago, I never imagined my journey would lead all the way to being Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and now your nominee for U.S. Senate.

We’ve heard loud and clear that people want change in Washington. They are tired of watching as politicians continue to rig the system in favor of corporate special interests and the wealthy.

People want elected leaders who will listen and speak up for them. As your next Senator, I will continue to do what I have dedicated my life to – serving the people and fighting for justice. You and your family deserve nothing less.

But we need you with us in this fight. This is one of the toughest and most competitive Senate races anywhere in the entire country.

Please split a $5 donation between my campaign and Catherine Cortez Masto to become a Founding General Election Donor and ensure we have the resources to stop Senate Republicans’ extreme agenda at the ballot box.

Democrats’ path to picking up a seat and expanding the Senate majority in November runs right through North Carolina. That is our best hope to defend our democracy and finally deliver meaningful change for our families.

Thank you so much for your support. I’m grateful to every single person who has walked with us on this journey so far, and I look forward to continuing our hard work together through November and beyond to the United States Senate.

– Cheri