Hi friend, it’s Michael Steele, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and longtime member of the Republican Party.

But today, I’m reaching out to put partisan politics aside and asking you to support Evan McMullin and his independent campaign for the U.S. Senate.

There’s never been a more important time to join Evan’s pro-democracy movement. So please, will you donate any amount right now to help Evan’s cross-partisan campaign hit their critical $150,000 End-of-Month goal?

I’m a lifelong conservative. So I never thought I’d be supporting an independent to replace a 12-year Republican incumbent to represent Utah in the U.S. Senate.

But some things — like the very future of our republic — are more important than whether or not you identify as a Republican or a Democrat.

Evan understands the importance of the moment. He sees this far-right, anti-democracy movement inflamed by Donald Trump and emboldened by allies such as Senator Mike Lee tearing down the walls of our democratic republic.

Neither Utah nor America needs six more years of the political extremism and divisive leadership Mike Lee offers. We need more independent leaders like Evan who work across party lines to protect democracy and serve others.

Evan needs your grassroots support to take on the partisan groups funding Mike Lee’s campaign. Will you chip in toward his $150,000 End-of-Month goal and do your part to protect American democracy, friend?

Thank you,

Michael Steele