John,

You have been such a good friend to me and always answered the call when I reach out. I don’t take that for granted and wouldn’t make an ask of you unless it was really important.  

This is a big one. 

My friend Aisha Mills is running to represent New York’s newly drawn 18th Congressional District — the heart of the Hudson Valley north of New York City — and I am writing to humbly ask for your financial support. 

Aisha can win this race, but she needs our help. You can make a contribution today at: 

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aisha-mills-for-congress?refcode=SIMS

This race is a UNIQUE opportunity to:

• Hold a critical and competitive Democratic U.S. Seat as we fight to hold onto the Democratic Majority in Congress.
• Invigorate turnout in a slow summer election cycle
• Make history by electing the first Black lesbian to Congress
• The timing is URGENT. This seat just opened up in late May due to the redistricting battle in New York, and the entire primary is being waged and won in just three months. Election Day is August 23rd, and Aisha is facing good ol’ boy, career politicians who have been fundraising for years.

The people of NY-18 deserve more than the status quo, and Aisha offers a fresh, fearless, fighting spirit that is galvanizing progressive energy across the district, the state of NY, and the nation. 

We are confident in our path to victory but need your help to win. Please consider making a contribution today.

Thanks,

Brian