Dear John,

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Our people aren't rich. When tragedy strikes, they can't just write a check. None of them is dropping a million dollars of their own money into the race. They rely on their friends and families. They also rely on us. And we deliver at an average donation of $30.43. (You can make your general election donation now, if you want.)

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What's more: our candidates and their families are making real sacrifices even in non-election years. Sick parents. Foster kids. Cancer. Public service and mutual aid work. Too little pay for too much work. Journeys of recovery from chronic illness. Not to mention the sadness that comes from watching your state robbed blind by establishment politicians on a daily basis.

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Add to all that the rigors and indignities of a campaign -- fake friends, personal threats, long hours, trolls, imposter syndrome -- and it's enough to push people to their breaking points. 

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That's why we keep asking for your help to pitch in. (You might already be at your own breaking point as you read this. If that's the case, please ignore this message. Take care of yourself.) But if you've got a little extra money or time to spare, we hope you will. Here's the link one more time: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wv-can-t-wait-political-action-committee-1. 

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Thanks for all you do to add a little hope in these tough times. Thanks to you, we've got 41 Hometown Heroes helping folks get food and housing and medicine and support statewide. We've got a historic slate of 9 candidates (4 D's, 4 I's, and 1 R) coming together across race and party lines in Charleston. We've got 25 more candidates running bravely around the state; unapologetically pro-labor, pro-choice, and pro-cannabis.

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2 months to go til election day... 

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In solidarity,

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Katey & Stephen

WV Can't Wait co-chairs

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PS We'd love to see you later this month at the state meeting in Morgantown. RSVP at bit.ly/StatewideMtg. 

WV Can't Wait is a movement to win a people's government in the Mountain State. For more information, visit wvcantwait.com.