John – You're a key part of this movement, so I wanted you to be the first to know this:

For months, polls have shown me behind Marco Rubio – but after we outraised him nearly 3 to 1 in a previous quarter, a brand-new poll shows us TIED, 46-46!

In the last few months, polls have showed me neck and neck in a race that could decide Senate control – and I never could have made this incredible progress without supporters like you.

Here's the problem: Marco Rubio and Mitch McConnell just spent $1.3 million on TV ads in key areas of Florida to take back the lead, and there's no doubt national Republican PACs will pour even more money into attack ads against me when they see this week's polls.

I clearly have momentum on my side – but with the GOP running ads that misrepresent me and everything I stand for, I need to make serious investments in voter outreach immediately.

I need to raise $50,000 before midnight to counter GOP attacks. It's the ONLY way to take the lead in what's shaping up to be the most expensive Senate race in the country – so I'm really counting on you to give.

I can't flip Florida blue and protect our Democratic Senate majority without your support, so I'm respectfully asking: If you believe in this campaign and have $10 to give, will you PLEASE split a contribution between my campaign and Ron Be Gone to help us flip Florida blue today? »

Thank you so much for believing in me and this campaign. Together, we're showing the naysayers that we have the power to blow the GOP out of the water on Election Day.

– Val Demings