Folks, we know a lot of fundraising emails are over the top. That’s why we’re not telling you we’re “crushed” or “devastated.”

But we are honestly telling you that our upcoming mid-month deadline is really, really important.

Can we count on you to chip in $25 and help us hit our crucial goal? Midnight tonight is our last chance to hit this mid-month deadline.

Since day one, this campaign has shattered expectations. But there’s still some skepticism about whether a gay woman minister can win as a Democrat in Western North Carolina because it’s never happened before.

Jasmine can win, and with the early resources to support our organizing efforts, she will. She’s connecting with voters in every corner of the district who are ready for a new leader who listens deeply and delivers results. Your support means we can expand those organizing efforts to reach even more voters.

But there are still people who are skeptical. They’re waiting to decide if we’ve got what it takes to go the distance. (Hint: the answer is yes).

We’re leveling with you and giving you the honest take on this deadline. It’s truly critical to keeping up our momentum, and we’re hoping you’ll chip in and make sure that we carry our message of love, hope and empathy all the way to Congress.

-- Team Jasmine