Nineteen miles to go, friend. We're in the final stretch.

As I'm writing you this email, I've been traveling from one rally to the next and just got back on the campaign bus. With only 45 days left before Election Day, I'm visiting every single corner of Florida – from the Panhandle to the Keys. 

I've had a lot of long days and sleepless nights on my tour across Florida, so people often ask me what keeps me going.

Here's what I tell them: I think about the hardworking families like mine who deserve a leader that understands their lives, their struggles and their dreams. I think about our country's need to expand our Democratic Senate majority to protect our democracy.

And, in the background of all of this, I hear my mother's voice in my head telling me, "Never tire of doing good, Val."

That's what energizes me as I travel to all 67 counties of Florida to surge ahead in this race. I know winning this race will make a meaningful difference for Florida – and for our country – but polls show me neck and neck with Marco Rubio right now. 

That's why I'm asking for your support in the final stretch of my campaign. Unlike Marco Rubio, my average donation is just $29.04, so I rely on people like you to help me fund voter outreach and move forward in these final few weeks.

I'm about to hop off the bus at my next campaign event, so I have to ask: If you believe in this campaign and want to help me defend our Democratic Senate majority, will you donate $5 today? Here's the best link to contribute: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/vd_senate-fr-email-september

Thanks for being part of this team,

Val Demings