Hi team —

A few weeks ago, I reached out to let you know that I was named part of the Frontline program run by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. They’ve identified my seat as one of the most competitive across the country — and rightfully so.

Last year, I was able to win two toss-up races because of your relentless belief in me and our shared values. You sent words of encouragement, wrote postcards, put up signs, and pitched in hard-earned money to help me get our message out to voters. We overcame millions in spending by Republican groups targeting me. You stood by me through thick and thin, and I know I can count on your support as we look to 2024.

This election will be different — we have time to build sustainable, long-lasting campaign infrastructure. We’re going to have organizers on the ground early, reminding folks in our district about the stakes of this election.

But we can only get a head start if we have folks chipping in year-round. I don’t accept corporate PAC money. But Republicans will be flush with dark money cash, and we know their attacks will start soon.

Before our end-of-quarter deadline on Friday, would you be able to pitch in $10 or another amount to my campaign? Any amount makes a difference. You can use this link here to give: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/[email protected]

Thank you for your continued support. It means so much to me.

Yours in service,

Pat

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From: Pat Ryan
Date: March 10, 2023
Subject: Top Target
To: [email protected]

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 today?

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

Yours in service,

Pat