John, I know that you probably get a lot of emails about grassroots donations. But today, will you give me just 30 seconds to explain what exactly your $5 donation means?

I first ran for office in a deep red district in upstate New York. When we flipped that seat blue against all the odds, I learned a fundamental truth about politics that has guided me ever since: Campaigns are won one voter, and one donation, at a time.

You see, at the end of the day, photoshoots and consultants don't win elections. Votes do. And all the ways that we win those votes is what really matters — a yard sign in a neighbor's lawn, a mailer that offers solutions for the issues an undecided voter really cares about, a five-minute long phone call from a volunteer, a text that helps a busy mom vote by mail or a TV ad that reaches the right house at the right time. All those little moments add up to victory on Election Day.

Building the resources to power that kind of campaign happens one grassroots donation at a time too. If you make a donation today, you can give us the resources to knock one more door, send another batch of GOTV texts or put up one more yard sign. If other folks chip in along with you, we'd have the resources to buy a TV ad spot or pay for a tour around the state to meet voters.

New York Republicans just had their best election in decades, and with control of the Senate on the line in 2024, every single vote and every single donation will make all the difference for my campaign. That's why I'm personally asking: Please, if you have anything to spare, will you invest in this people-powered campaign? I refuse to accept money from corporate PACs, so I truly rely on grassroots support from people like you.

With gratitude,

Kirsten