Friend, I hoped I wouldn't have to send this message: Last night, we fell drastically short of our FINAL End of Month goal.

Now, exactly ONE week out from Election Day, I'm looking at some tough budget decisions – unless I can get one last surge of grassroots support right now.

I'm counting on your help to get us back on track. But here's what I'm seeing on your supporter record right now:

Friend, if I defeat Marco Rubio and flip Florida blue, we are virtually guaranteed to expand our Democratic majority in the Senate. The stakes are too high to let Senate control fall back into McConnell's hands, but I can ONLY win if I have the grassroots resources to compete with Rubio and his dark money allies.

I'm being outspent in key areas of Florida – and if I don't make up my fundraising shortfall immediately, I WILL have to take some of my ads off the air and give the airways to the GOP just as Floridians are voting.

So please, can I count on you to chip in $5 or more now to help me make up the difference? I can only defeat Marco Rubio and expand our Senate majority with your support.

Thank you,

Val Demings