Happy holidays, friends!

Before I go any further, I want to acknowledge that I know you’ve gotten a lot of requests to donate this year.

For starters, we just won a 6-year term to the U.S. Senate, and that term hasn’t even begun yet. I know most folks will spend the next few weeks regrouping and recharging for the fight ahead, and I plan to do a little of that as well.

But there’s a saying I’m fond of: Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. These fights over our democracy did not stop once the midterms ended — the next few years in Congress will be one fight after another. And given how the GOP underperformed expectations this year, you can guarantee that they’re eager to turn the tide now that they’ll have a slim majority in the House.

I know that the holidays are a time to spend with family, not checking your email. So I’m asking you to make a donation ahead of our end-of-year FEC deadline now so you won’t hear from me much in the days ahead.

I believe it’s important to keep the lights on and keep this team together, ready for whatever comes next — whether it’s a legislative battle in Congress or local elections across Vermont. The truth is we didn’t build this campaign simply to win my race — we built it to deliver real change for those who need it most. That’s why on occasion, we have to ask for a grassroots donation from you and this team.

Would you be willing to pitch in anything you can spare today? We hope to reach our goal with time to spare, and your contribution could make all the difference.

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Thank you — your support means so much.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Peter Welch