John,
Small dollar donations are the backbone of our grassroots, people-powered movement — but not all campaigns operate that way.
In fact, just yesterday the FEC began investigating the challenger campaign who outraised ours last quarter due to donations over the limit and a high rate of required employer and occupation donor information that was not provided. Our opponent's lack of transparency is worrying given the fact that this campaign's last FEC report showed an over $1,500 average donation for the quarter.
We can't let big establishment donors buy this election. Our integrity, inclusivity, and community is what sets our movement apart from the many other establishment-backed campaigns. Many of whom are looking to unseat Jamaal in the upcoming election in August.
It's crucial that we can maintain our momentum, reach our campaign goals, and continue uplifting Jamaal's work in Congress. And if we keep our eye on the prize, our movement will continue to grow, we'll win this election, and keep Jamaal in Congress fighting for working families and children for as long as he can.
Relying on small-dollar donations to power our progressive movement for change is not something that all campaigns can effectively do. They simply don't have the people-power. But we rely on everyday people who have faith in Jamaal's work in Congress and our progressive values in our communities. And we refuse to take a single dime from predatory corporate PACs and lobbyists.
Whether you are able to donate $3, $5, $15, or $50, supporters like you are what keeps our movement alive and we know we wouldn't be here without you. So, John, can we count on you once again to help us show our opponents and the establishment the true strength of our small-dollar, grassroots powered campaign?
In solidarity,
Jesse Guy-Herman, Finance Director
Bowman for Congress
