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Hi John, My friend Rep. Lucy McBath and I have quite a bit in common. We both decided in 2018 that we were not going to “wait for our turn” to run for Congress. In 2018, we became two of the 23 Black women who served in the 116th Congress. Four years later, heading into 2023, that number will be 27 in the House, and 0 in the Senate. Representation matters, John. Lucy and I are proud and honored to serve in Congress and lead the way for Black girls from Massachusetts to Georgia who want to get involved in public service someday. Lucy and I are both also proud to have built our campaigns with the help of grassroots donors. Over the past four years, thousands of you have shown us that you – the people — believe in what we’re fighting for: $10, $50, and $100 at a time. Back in 2018, Lucy and I both won elections that experts and pundits said we had no business winning – but we out-worked and out-organized our opponents, brought new people into the process, and built movements that harnessed the energy of all of you – grassroots supporters, activists, and community builders. Working together with Lucy in Washington over the last four years has been such a pleasure. Lucy has been unshakeable in her advocacy on issues where our constituents need our help – on gun violence, women’s rights, environmental justice, immigration, and so much more. What Lucy and I have proved over the years is that grassroots fundraising really does make a difference. So, will you join me in supporting Lucy right now to ensure we give her campaign and our gun safety movement a boost heading into 2023? Before the end of the year, will you please pitch in $5 to Lucy's re-election campaign?
In solidarity, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
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