Team — I’ll get right to the point.

In 24 hours, we will apply for matching funds, and our fundraising since the start of the general election will be made public. Right-wing super PACs here in New Jersey and down in Washington will be poring over our submission looking for any sign of weakness.

In a race this close we can’t give them any — which means it’s critical that we catch up to our fundraising goal. Can I count on you to pitch in just $5 to help us get there? Anything you pitch in may be matched 2-to-1 right now with public funds, so your donation will have triple its usual impact.

I know this is not a particularly fun email to receive, friend. I’m not exactly thrilled to be sending it to you either. But here’s why I had to reach out:

With Jack Ciattarelli’s super PAC attacking me every day and polling showing a margin-of-error race, we really can’t afford to miss deadlines like this.

This is our chance to show Ciattarelli and national Republicans that there is a massive grassroots coalition ready to hold them accountable at the ballot box this fall for their attacks on working families. If you’re all in on that mission, then please rush a donation before our deadline →

Thank you,

Mikie Sherrill