Today, I was named one of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Frontline members. Only a small number of House Democrats were added to this program to support the most critical races in the country. Being named a “Frontliner” means this will be one of the most competitive districts in the 2024 election, and that means it will take serious, early investment to hold this seat.

Last year, I was the only Democrat to win a swing seat in New York — and we did so by a 1-point margin.

Our campaign resonated with voters across the Hudson Valley: we delivered a clear message about the stakes of our election and focused on tangible differences we could make in people’s lives.

The House Republican campaign arm has already named me a top-five target to defeat — and with that comes a flood of GOP spending.

From DCCC frontline website: Congressman Pat Ryan is a West Point graduate, combat veteran, and U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 18th Congressional District, which includes New York’s Hudson Valley. Pat was elected to office in an August 2022 special election — securing the first victory for Democrats after the Supreme Court’s ruling to roll back Roe v. Wade. His win demonstrated that a woman’s right to choose is fundamentally an issue of freedom.

I’m ready to take on anything Republicans throw our way because I know that we will continue to stand up for what is right and the Hudson Valley will continue to stand with me.

But truthfully, it’s going to take a lot of resources to win again next year. Being named a target for Republicans this early means that the floodgates of their dark money spending will open up before we know it.

You had my back last year when few thought our campaign could win, and I’m hoping you’ll support me again this time around. Can you pitch in $10 or any amount today?

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Thank you for your help — I’m so glad I can count on you.

Yours in service,

Pat