I just got off the debate stage here at Rider University in my first debate against Jack Ciattarelli, and I wanted to send you a quick note before we get swept up in the post-debate chaos.

First of all, I want to say thank you. My team and I would have never made it this far without your support.

We’re in an absolute nailbiter of a race here in New Jersey. In fact, a few hours before I took the stage, a new poll came out showing me down by a point. But I truly believe that with such an incredible grassroots coalition standing by my side, we are in a strong position as we head into the final stretch of this election.

Listen, if there's anything you take away from tonight’s debate, I hope it’s this: I’m in this fight for the people of New Jersey.

And I’ll take on anyone to make your life better — whether it’s the status quo in Trenton or the President of the United States.

Tonight, I aimed to show voters that in this race, we have an incredible opportunity: we can send a powerful message to Donald Trump and National Republicans that New Jersey has had enough with the price hikes, enough with the cuts to healthcare, and enough with the threats to democracy. In this race, we have the chance to forge a new path forward for our state.

But we can only forge this new path forward together. So please, if there’s anything I said tonight that resonated with you, and if you’re ready to help us build a better New Jersey, I’d be honored to have your support in the final stretch of this election.

Thank you so much,

Mikie