Friend, I wish I was reaching out with better news: 

After two new polls last month showed me TIED with Marco Rubio, a brand-new poll just came out: It's 45-46. We're trailing Rubio by 1 POINT in a race that could decide Senate control.

This poll is a major step back, friend. There's no way around that. I'm getting outspent in key areas of Florida, and we're running out of time to fix this. 

After I became the official Democratic nominee for Florida's Senate seat, Rubio launched $1.3 MILLION in new attack ads, and clearly they're beginning to resonate with voters.

What's worse is that, as you read this, Rubio, Mitch McConnell and the GOP are gearing up to pour even more money into this race to bombard us with nonstop attack ads from now until Election Day. Why? Because the GOP knows that I can defeat Rubio, and when I do, it will virtually guarantee that Democrats keep Senate control. 

If we're going to counter their attacks, take the lead and protect our Senate majority, we need to raise $250,000 before midnight tonight – and I simply can't get there without your immediate donation.

That's why I'm asking you directly: Will you donate $5 to my campaign right now to help me take the lead in the polls, defeat Marco Rubio and defend our Democratic Senate majority?

I know that with supporters like you by my side, we can do this. We can win this race. Thank you so much for all you do.

– Val Demings