$17.96.

That's the average donation that supporters like you made to my campaign last month. 

That's what I mean when I say that this campaign is really, truly funded by small-dollar grassroots supporters. I'm not indebted to any megacorporations or absurdly wealthy billionaires. 

Instead, my campaign is driven by people like Bert in Albuquerque; Delia in San Antonio, Texas; and John in Moorestown, New Jersey. It's driven by people like you, friend – everyday Americans who want to join the fight for progress with whatever they can spare. 

Friend, it means the world to know that people like you are willing to spend your hard-earned dollars to help me continue this fight. It proves that we don't need a campaign finance system rigged by dark-money super PACs to fuel this fight – but we do need a powerful grassroots team to compete with McConnell's funds. 

That's why I'm humbly asking for your help today. My public end-of-quarter fundraising deadline ends tomorrow at MIDNIGHT, and I still need to raise another $7,481 to hit my ambitious, must-hit goal. This is our LAST end-of-quarter FEC deadline before Election Day, so please: 

Folks, can I count on you to pitch in $17.96 (or any amount that you can part with) to my campaign before September ends? Every single grassroots donor who joins this team will make a difference.

Thank you for helping power this campaign.  

Con gratitud,

Ben Ray