Good morning, John, bad news:

Our pre-primary deadline expires at midnight tonight, and we're falling behind.

Before I go on, can I ask you to make a donation right now to help my team defend this seat and keep the Senate blue?

One of my least favorite things about campaigning is asking for money. But it's essential to building a successful campaign. And tonight's deadline is critically important. Here's why:

>> This is our last chance to show the strength of this campaign before we find out who our Republican opponent will be.

>> Our final fundraising numbers will be made public before the primary election, and Mitch McConnell and his dark-money allies will be looking for any signs of weakness.

>> With recent polling showing me down by 2 points and time running out to take the lead, we can't afford to fall short of this critical goal. 

This is a make-or-break moment for our campaign, and we need all hands on deck. That's why your support today is so important, and it's why I need to ask:

Will you please rush a donation to hold this seat and stop Mitch McConnell from taking back control of the Senate?

Thank you for stepping up.

With every good wish, 
Maggie Hassan