Friend, it's Gary. This week, we celebrated some truly incredible victories in Michigan – and I want to personally thank you for the role that you played.

You see, with an extreme abortion ban from 1931 still on the books, abortion rights in Michigan were hanging on by a thread. But on Election Day, voters overwhelming cast ballots in support of a hard-won ballot measure that enshrines abortion rights into our state constitution. This is an incredible victory for progress, for reproductive rights and for all Michiganders. But that win was only just the beginning.

At the top of the ticket, my friend Governor Gretchen Whitmer handily defeated her far-right opponent and Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cruised to victory.

Down the ballot, Democrats pulled off an incredible feat, flipping both the State House AND the State Senate. This is a HISTORIC win: It's the first time in nearly 40 years that Michigan Democrats have controlled all three branches of government.

At the same time, we fought hard in the face of tough races to defend our U.S. House seats, beating far-right challengers at the federal level. This type of election – such a resounding win for progress – hasn't been seen here for a generation.

These wins didn't happen overnight. They took years of organizing, powered by grassroots supporters like you. Year after year, you donated, you knocked doors, you phonebanked, you put up yard signs and – perhaps most importantly – you believed in a better future for Michigan.

And now, we're reaping the rewards of your hard work: We're writing a new chapter in Michigan's story and I have so much pride, joy and hope for our state's future. This is what happens when we invest in strong candidates. This is what happens when we fight the tough fights. This is what happens when people like you get off the sidelines and get involved.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, friend. I am so grateful to have you on my team today and I am so hopeful for what the future holds with people like you in this fight.

With deep gratitude and warm wishes,

Gary