Hi Jack,

Arkansas kids (my crew included) started going back to school this week, and I wanted to talk about parenting today, more specifically, how parenting is valid experience that translates *directly* into government work.

On Monday, the boys were up, fed, and out the door (early!). I mean, talk about logistics.

You are qualified to step up and run for office if you're a parent. Think about the skills we need daily as parents: navigating conflict, leading a team, listening skills, empathy, budgeting, keeping people safe, breaking ties, the logistics above – and often doing it all on very little sleep.

Here’s my crew on the first day of school!

While doing all that over the weekend, I was campaigning because the hustle does not stop with 83 days until Tuesday, November 8.

You and I know that Arkansas isn’t a Red state. We’re a non-voting state where *progressive* ballot initiatives tend to gain *a lot* of support.

That’s why my team and I are laser-focused on voter turnout, and we have our strategy in place to mobilize the one million eligible voters who did not cast their ballots in the last election.

We know we’re the underdogs in this race, but I’m the mom of seven sons, and I’ve got what it takes to hustle with the best of them. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us to engage with people who feel left out, ignored, and like their vote doesn’t matter.

This won’t be a fair fight. We’re up against outside corporate spending – and every dollar we raise will make a difference.

We’re hoping to add to our team to ensure we have enough people power to bring home this win.

I know back-to-school season can be tricky (trust me!), but if you’re in a position to throw $25, $50, or whatever you’ve got our way, I’d be forever grateful for your support.

If we can raise $15,600 before the end of the month, we’ll have what we need to expand our field team and ramp up our September efforts. Will you pitch in now?

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Thank you so much for your help today. I’m so lucky to have people like you in my corner.

Let’s do this!!

-Kelly