After I reached out yesterday, friend, thousands of grassroots supporters stepped up to help me reach my $75,000 fundraising goal and expand our Senate majority. But even with this surge, I'm still only 91% of the way to my goal, and time is running out to close the gap before midnight.

In the race that could decide Senate control, I cannot afford to miss fundraising goals like tonight's – especially not while far-right outside groups dump millions into Florida to make sure Marco Rubio defeats me.

If we come up short tonight, I'm worried I won't be able to fight back against the GOP's attacks: They're about to blanket Florida voters with TV ads that spread blatant lies about my record. So please, friend, I'm counting on you to step up with an immediate grassroots donation.

Will you split $5 or more between Gary Peters' and my campaign before tonight's midnight deadline to help me defeat Marco Rubio, flip Florida blue and expand our Senate majority?

Thank you so much. I know we can win this pivotal race as long as we do it together.

Val Demings