Friend –

I gave it everything I had during my debate against Ron Johnson. Now early voting begins on October 25. That means our chance to reach persuadable voters is rapidly decreasing with each day that passes.

I'm going to keep working as hard as I possibly can between now and Election Day, but I’ll be honest: A lot of this depends on you.

Wisconsin was always going to be one of the most competitive and most expensive Senate races in the entire country. But I wasn't expecting us to be outspent 2 to 1 by Republicans, and their significant spending advantage could mean trouble for our chances to win. 

Ron Johnson and his dark-money groups are using fear and deception to try to defend this seat, and we urgently need to set the record straight. Otherwise we risk losing this race and Republicans regaining the Senate majority.

I know we ask often, friend, but I really need your help. Whether or not we are successful in flipping this seat in November is ultimately up to you. Your support so far has helped me stay competitive in this race, and now we need to see this through to the end. If you've been waiting to make a contribution, please don't wait any longer.

Can I count on you to make a $5 contribution – split between my campaign and Jacky Rosen's – to help flip Wisconsin's Senate seat? I wouldn't be asking if your support wasn't so important to the success of this campaign.

Thank you for everything you’ve done to help put our campaign in a position to defeat Ron Johnson. We've got less than a month left to flip this seat, and your contribution today will ensure we come out on top in November.

Mandela Barnes