John: This is a long but important message about defending our fundamental rights from far-right extremism. It would mean a lot to me if you read until the very end.

The New Mexico GOP is out of control, John. My opponent has been campaigning with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – the Trump-wannabe Governor of Florida who signed the "Don't Say Gay" bill into law, ​​started a petty war with Disney, and literally called for imprisoning Dr. Fauci for keeping Americans safe from COVID-19.

Make no mistake: This pair of extremists doesn't represent us here in New Mexico. We are a resilient state full of kind and hardworking people who want the best for their families – and we will not let the GOP import hatred and toxicity. 

As the GOP continues to spread lies and smear my reputation in an attempt to win over voters, I need your urgent support to raise $150,000 before the end of the month to set the record straight. Can I count on you to donate $5 or more to keep New Mexico blue, John? 

I wish I could say I was surprised that my opponent took the stage with Ron DeSantis, John, but I have known from the day my opponent launched his campaign that his true intentions are to take social progress all the way back to the 1950s. 

Recently, my opponent refused to condemn the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Worse yet, he has also secretly promised his influential supporters and megachurch pastors that he would ban abortion if he were elected.

The worst part is, I'm neck and neck in the polls with this GOP extremist. My Trump-style opponent would be a disaster for New Mexico and for the progress Democrats have made nationally – so I'm counting on you to help me reach my $150,000 goal before the end of the month:

I'm counting on my grassroots supporters to stand with me against GOP extremism. Will you chip in $5 or more now to show you're on the side of decency and progress so we can continue our work helping the New Mexicans who need it most?

Thank you so much for speaking out against the extremist GOP.

All my best, 

Michelle Lujan Grisham