Hi there, I am reaching out myself before our final end-of-month deadline to ask a favor of you.

My race for U.S. Senate is one of the most competitive races in the entire country. At least three different pollsters in recent weeks have released polls that show our race tied, and CNN says North Carolina is one of the three seats “most likely to flip” to Democrats.

Our campaign is throwing out the old playbook and running the kind of grassroots campaign it takes to win in North Carolina. It’s clear that our strategy is working.

But this is a significant undertaking. It’s not cheap to organize everywhere and make sure voters – from the mountains to the coast, rural and urban alike – all hear that we understand their hopes and needs.

I’m grateful for this team. The outpouring of support means the world to me. I sincerely mean it, and I hope you know that I do not make these asks lightly.

We cannot slow down or falter now, so please:

I am personally asking you to contribute $5 before our final end-of-month deadline. With the race in a dead heat, your donation today could swing this race in our favor on Election Day.

The truth is if we want to flip this seat and expand our majority, then we have to hit our goal on Oct. 31. Right now, we’re still a bit short, and the only way to make sure we don’t fall short is by asking supporters like you.

And look, I don’t expect people to give every time we ask. But my hope is you take this request as an indication of just how important your support is. What I am counting on is that folks like you will donate when it makes sense for your budget.

So if you are able to make a contribution before the Oct. 31 deadline, please click here to contribute. It would mean a lot to me personally.

With your support, this is going to be a campaign that reaches and inspires voters all across North Carolina. Together, we will bring new leadership and a voice for the people to the Senate.

- Cheri Beasley