John,

I’m Trudy Busch Valentine: A nurse, mother, children’s advocate, proud fourth-generation Missourian – and tomorrow, my community will head to the polls and see my name on the ballot for U.S. Senate. I’ve spent my life giving back and helping others, and now I’m running to do the same thing in Washington. Before polls close, I wanted to share why I'm in this race one last time.

As a young girl growing up in Missouri, I watched my parents live the American Dream. They always told me: “To whom much is given, much is expected.” That sense of duty to help others is what drove me to choose a life of service.

It’s why I volunteered as a candy striper when I was only 13 years old. It’s what led me to attend nursing school, work in hospitals, and later, work for the Salvation Army. 

It’s also why I decided to run for U.S. Senate – because Missourians deserve a senator who will put politics aside, put people first, and work to make sure that everyone is able to live out the American Dream. Now, with polls opening tomorrow morning, I need to hear from top Democratic supporters like you, John. 

So I'm asking a favor: Could you please take a few minutes to complete our campaign's FINAL election priorities survey? Your feedback is essential to helping me understand where to focus our efforts so that we can hit the ground running after we win this election.

Too many Missourians have had to fight to get the healthcare they need. Too many Missourians have an eviction notice on their door. Too many Missourians have worried about paying their electric bill. It just isn't right. 

These days, the American Dream seems to come with a price tag – and that price is way too high. That’s why I’m ready to help lower the cost of basic necessities. I’m ready to expand access to affordable healthcare. I’m ready to fight for a woman’s right to choose. And I’m ready to put an end to our state’s tragic opioid epidemic. 

John, we’ve known for too long that Washington is broken, with leaders dividing rather than uniting us. Missourians know that we need more compassion and less politics. To truly solve problems, we need leadership that puts politics aside and puts people first – and that’s exactly what I’m ready to do as your next U.S. senator.

But look: I believe leaders should talk less and listen more – and that’s why I’m reaching out to you as we enter the final hours of this campaign. In just a few months, I will be in the halls of the Capitol advocating on your behalf. Will you respond to my survey to tell me what my first priority should be? Your answers today will help guide our strategy to fix a broken Washington and rebuild our great state in the months ahead. I’d be so grateful for your input.

Thanks for joining our campaign for a better Missouri, 

Trudy