Friend, I know you probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking you’d make a donation to help me defend Arizona’s battleground Senate seat, but I'm humbly asking for your help.

National GOP PACs and outside groups just rolled out nearly $8.5 million in attack ads against me. Donald Trump has held three rallies in Arizona to fire up his base and take back this seat. And recent polls show this race as close as just one point – a statistical tie and well within the margin of error.

We've got to fight back against these relentless attacks and pull ahead before it's too late. But we've already missed a few fundraising goals in a row – so every single one from here on out is critical.

That's why I'm asking you directly, friend. With time running out before our critical midnight deadline, I’m still short of the $50,000 we need to hold Arizona's Senate seat. So, please:

Will you rush a donation of $5 or more right now before our midnight deadline – split between me and Jacky Rosen – to help me hit my goal, protect Arizona’s Senate seat, and hold the Senate?

Thanks so much.

Mark Kelly