Friend,

I just got word from my finance team that I'm still falling $11,136 short of my critical midnight goal. I'm worried I won't be able to make up the difference in the next few hours, so I'm reaching out with an urgent plea for help.

Recent polling shows me TIED with Marco Rubio. I know I can surge ahead, but this fundraising goal is critical, and I don’t have the option of falling short of my important $250,000 midnight goal.

I know I ask a lot of this grassroots team, but I wanted to shed a bit more light on why: POLITICO reported that this race could attract the MOST outside money this election cycle. The NRSC has raised more than $75 million and is investing to keep Florida permanently red. And they'll continue pouring in as much as it takes to defeat me, so I have to meet my goal tonight to expand our Senate majority!

With your help, I know we have what it takes to defeat Marco Rubio. Our movement is so strong that The Cook Political Report increased my odds of winning, and our momentum is making national headlines. Together, we can flip Florida blue, but only if I hit each fundraising goal every step of the way.

I have no one else to turn to if I'm going to hit my midnight goal and defeat Marco Rubio, so I'm counting on you to rush a donation right now. Please, if you can spare even a few dollars before midnight tonight, it would make a huge difference in my race.

Here's the best link to give: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/vd_senate-fr-email-september

I'm so grateful to have you alongside me in my fight to flip Florida blue. Thanks for your support.

Val Demings