John,

I’m Summer Lee, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district.

With DFA’s help, my campaign was able to build unprecedented support and momentum on the ground, propelling me to victory last month. This hard-fought victory nearly didn’t happen though because of dark money from outside groups attempting to buy politicians that will vote the way they want.

I cannot emphasize enough how serious this threat is to our movement. The millions of dollars groups like Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) are spending to defeat progressives in this year's midterm elections is huge. That’s why none of us can take winning in 2022 for granted.

Right now, with other DFA candidates just weeks away from critical primary elections, can you make a contribution to DFA today to support their efforts to Protect the House and fight big-money attacks against progressive candidates like me?

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With your help, DFA will be able to:

• Continue supporting progressive candidates for the U.S. House: They'll expand progressive power and work throughout the year to support progressive challengers. While billionaires pour millions into defeating strong progressives, DFA will fight back like they always do to put more seats in play.
• Mobilize DFA’s one million-plus members: Millions of dollars from dark money can't beat grassroots enthusiasm and the data-driven organizing DFA uses to mobilize low turnout voters in key races.

But we can't afford to let up now. For DFA to succeed in 2022, they need resources to out organize big-money groups pouring money against progressive candidates across the country.

Now is the time to show your support. Help DFA elect more candidates like me, as they work to expand the electorate and defeat dark money in this year’s midterm elections. Chip in now to build DFA's organizing power.

My primary victory showed that with people power and a relatively small amount of money, we can take them on and win.

Support from DFA members like you is a critical part of what makes victories like mine possible, thank you. After all, the only thing that's ever defeated Big Money is the people.

—Summer

Summer Lee

Democratic Nominee
Pennsylvania Congressional District 12

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