I've got important news to share, friend. Yesterday, Val Demings won the Democratic Senate primary in Florida. Now, she's moving on to face Marco Rubio in one of the most important Senate races in the country.

With the Senate split 50-50, winning in Florida is key to expanding our razor-thin majority. For months, Rubio has had a big lead, but two polls this month show the race is now tied. Val Demings is gaining momentum – and fast. The GOP megadonors trying to hand the Senate back to Mitch McConnell are getting nervous, and they've already started launching attack ads against Val.

Val needs resources to fight back and continue reaching voters with her story, and that's why I'm personally reaching out today. Florida's last Senate race was decided by just 10,000 votes, and with less than 100 days until Election Day, Val needs all the help we can send her way. So I'm asking this team to raise $15,000 before midnight to help her fend off the slimy GOP attacks and defeat Marco Rubio. Will you split a donation of $5 or more between Val Demings' campaign and my campaign to defeat Marco Rubio and expand our Senate majority?

Val Demings never shies away from a fight. That's why we need her judgment and tenacity in the Senate.

She was the first in her family to graduate from college, and she served as the first female chief of police in Orlando. During her time as a member of Congress, she impeached Donald Trump in the House and argued the case against him during his trial in the Senate.

Throughout her entire career, Val Demings has embodied what it means to be a public servant. With this team's help, she can win in Florida and help Democrats continue to take bold action advancing President Biden's agenda.

But the GOP knows Marco Rubio is in danger of losing, and they're determined to hold on to a seat in Trump's home state at all costs. That's why, with the election getting closer, I'm asking for your support.

If you're able, please split a contribution of $5 between my campaign and Val Demings' to help defeat Marco Rubio and expand our 50-50 Democratic Senate majority.

Thank you for everything you're doing to help protect and expand our Senate majority.

Sincerely,

Sheldon Whitehouse