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Here's where things stand right now [Democrats][Join us.] ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Friend, Here's where things stand: FIRST: We shared what we’re seeing -- close poll after close poll -- with Democrats being outspent in several battleground states. THEN: We hoped Democrats everywhere would recognize the urgency of this moment, but we’ll be upfront with you: We haven’t seen the uptick in donations that we need to reach our fundraising goals. NOW: We’re in a tough spot. The goals we set are not made up. They are very real goals we need to reach to fund our voter outreach work and win over the voters who will decide the outcome of this election. [So: Can Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and Democrats across the country count on you to make your first contribution to the Democratic National Committee today?]( If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. [CONTRIBUTE $3]( With 17 days until Election Day, every single contribution matters. It can make a difference in the presidential race, in determining control of the House and Senate, or even in legislative races in your state. It can make a difference in helping us reach the financial goals we need in order to elect Democrats at all levels. And it especially matters with time running out and with neck-and-neck races all over the country. [So please, click here to make a contribution. Or click below to choose an amount that feels right to you:]( If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. [Donate $3]( [Donate $25]( [Donate $50]( [Donate $100]( [Donate $250]( [Other Amount]( Thank you. We’re so grateful to have you on this team. The Democrats If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. [CONTRIBUTE]( [VOLUNTEER]( Text JOIN to 43367 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by [filling out this form](. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to [unsubscribe.]( If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., [make a contribution today.]( Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.