Friends —

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you need to know this:

Tonight, my campaign faces a critical FEC fundraising deadline, and right now, we're projecting to come up short of our goals.

Coming up short at this point in the election could have a catastrophic impact on our ability to win this race. I don't mean to alarm you, but that's the truth.

I'm trailing Ron Johnson by one point in the latest polls, and his dark-money groups are pouring absurd amounts of money into Wisconsin to try to buy this seat.

The only thing standing in their way is this grassroots team. That's why I really need you to chip in before tonight's FEC deadline, so I'm asking:

Can you please split a $10 contribution to my campaign and to Tammy Baldwin before midnight tonight? I am really hoping I can count on you today.

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Ron Johnson is the single most vulnerable Republican in the entire Senate. But the only way we’ll flip Wisconsin blue and send him packing is if we’re in this together.

Thank you in advance for adding your contribution today. Your support is so important to our ability to win this race.

— Mandela