John, do you have a moment? I know your inbox is likely bombarded with urgent fundraising requests right now, but I want to take a step back from the deadlines and the horse-race politics to tell you why my wife, Trudy, is the leader Missouri deserves.

You see, Trudy is a rock – she's led her family through immense loss and pain that cuts unimaginably deep. She became a single mom when her first husband passed away from cancer at just 49, leaving her to raise six grief-stricken children by herself. During that moment of tragedy and uncertainty, Trudy stood steady for her kids and helped them heal.

When I see Trudy, I think of the empathy, the steadfastness, and the warmth she has brought into my life and into our family's life. She shares this love and compassion with our whole family, with her patients, and with her community. And as division and partisanship bring so much hatred to our state and nation, Missouri needs her leadership in the U.S. Senate, too.

I promise you that Trudy will fight for your family, listen to your concerns, and put you first, every time. And when the going gets tough, she won't shirk her duties, make excuses, or hide away. She'll face whatever the future holds with tenderness, determination, and grit. That's why I am so thrilled to cast my ballot for Trudy in just 6 days.

I believe in Trudy, and you should, too. But unfortunately here's where the deadlines and the politics come into play. You see, Trudy's far-right opponent is being bankrolled by Mitch McConnell's megadonors and Trump's megadonors. The only way that she can compete with GOP spending in these final days is with strong grassroots support from folks like you.

But right now she's still $3,138 away from her next midnight goal – and she just has a few hours left to hit it. This is a make-or-break moment for her campaign, so please, will you make a grassroots donation before her midnight deadline? Every single donation gets us closer to sending Trudy to the Senate and bringing compassion back to Washington.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this email – and for standing with Trudy. Your support means the world to both Trudy and me.

With gratitude,

John Fries