Team, I’ll be honest about this: every single night, the stakes of this race are on my mind as I try to fall asleep.

I know that whether we defend the right to choose — or allow anti-choice Republicans like my opponent to pass further restrictions — will depend on the outcome.

I know that whether we defend our democracy — or allow Big Lie promoters like my opponent who undermine our elections — will depend on the outcome.

I know that whether we take action to stop gun violence — or allow right-wing Republicans like my opponent to keep blocking a federal background checks bill — will depend on the outcome.

These stakes are breathtakingly high, Team, and with polls showing a near tie, we have no margin for error. But any day now, I’m going to be hit by millions of dollars in GOP attack ads, and I can’t fight back and win without your help.

Team, I’m asking because the outcome here is so, so important. Will you please pitch in any amount you can and help me defeat my right-wing opponent?

And let me be very clear, Team: I’m not running for Congress just to talk about making progress on these tough issues. I’m running to get things done.

That’s exactly what I’ve done as a state legislator — working with my colleagues to pass laws protecting Coloradans’ right to choose, keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and other violent criminals, and reduce the cost of prescription drugs and health insurance premiums in Colorado.

I know there’s so much we can get done together if we’re successful this November — if we win this toss-up race and protect our Democratic House majority. And I promise you that these next 63 days, I’m going to work night and day to make sure we do exactly that.

But I can’t do it alone, Team. Will you stand with me today?

Thank you so much,

Brittany Pettersen
Candidate for Congress, Colorado’s 7th District