John, I want you to hear this directly from me: I cannot win in Florida without you. And right now, as we're coming up short of our next midnight fundraising goal, I have nowhere else to turn.

A recent poll shows the numbers are close (I'm just a few points behind Marco Rubio!). That's a statistical tie, but The Cook Political Report also increased my chances of winning. I need to surge ahead, John – because if Abby Finkenauer and I flip these seats blue, Democrats will be virtually guaranteed to hold Senate control. We need your help to hit this $10,000 fundraising goal, and missing it simply isn't an option.

Running a campaign in Florida is expensive – and Florida's last Senate race was decided by just 0.12 points (10,033 votes), so every dollar will make a difference. With Marco Rubio and the Senate Republican campaign arm pulling in a combined $48.8 million last quarter, missing my goal tonight could cost Floridians and our country a meaningful win.

Grassroots supporters like you propelled my campaign launch to historic heights. Your support fueled The Cook Political Report to increase my odds of winning. And this grassroots team is the reason political pundits across the board are saying I have what it takes to defeat Sen. Marco Rubio. 

So with polls showing Marco Rubio and me neck and neck, I've got to ask: Will you split $5 or more between Abby Finkenauer's campaign and mine to expand our Democratic majority? Every single grassroots donation is absolutely crucial ahead of tonight's midnight deadline.

Thank you so much for your support, 
 
Val Demings