Friend, I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again: My race is one of the most competitive in the entire country. In a moment, I’m going to ask you one last time to contribute to my people-powered campaign. But if you don’t have time to read this email right now, can you please chip in before you click away?

My dad immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1950. He believed in the power of hard work to make a difference. He worked in the fields, served two tours in Vietnam, and took a union job to provide a path into the middle class for our family.

While we didn’t have a lot growing up, my family believed that through hard work, you can achieve anything. It took me seven years to graduate college – and I juggled multiple jobs, from painting houses to pouring coffee – but I put in the hard work and earned that degree.

My daughter was born 17 years ago, and my family’s hard work gave me the determination that I needed to leave the world a better place for her. That’s why I stepped up to join the Oregon legislature.

As a legislator, I’ve fought for more affordable health care, helped Oregon begin to tackle our climate crisis, and passed the nation’s most progressive paid family leave bill. It takes hard work to get these things done, but I was determined.

With that same level of determination, I decided to run for Congress. I’ve talked to people across Oregon’s Sixth District about what they care about. Most importantly, I’ve heard their stories – feeling their triumphs, pains, and hopes for the future. I’m ready to fight for you in Congress, but I need your help.

My team and I are racing to raise just a little bit more to help us reach undecided voters in the final hours of this race. We have just a few hours left to make a difference, and you better believe we’re going to run through the tape.

That’s why I’m asking: Will you please chip in $10 or whatever you can before the polls close tonight? I’m counting on grassroots support from folks like you, and I’m proud of the campaign we’ve built together.

Thank you,
Andrea Salinas