John,

In 2020, we won this election by fewer than two points. National Republican groups spent millions of dollars on ads attacking my campaign and me.

Now, in the first quarter of 2021, they have already started running attack ads against me and phonebanking into our district, AND they have listed this seat as one of their top targets in 2022.

In a few hours, we have a major fundraising deadline. We will close the books this critical first quarter of the year and the report will become public shortly thereafter. Here is why this is so critical:

• A strong grassroots fundraising quarter shows everyone that we have significant support across the district and beyond, and that we are ready to weather their attacks.
• Your grassroots support helps us pay for the critical elements of our campaign - a great team, literature for canvassers, digital ads, TV ads, and eventually an office where we will again bring our community of volunteers together!

Our grassroots support has always been a core part of our strategic advantage. Today, can I count on you for a grassroots contribution before our deadline?

I am working hard in Congress to help improve people’s lives, and with your support, that’s what I will continue to do!

Thank you,
Abigail