re: the "accidental senator":

You are the power behind this movement, so I really hope I can count on your support today.

Jason, when I was appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate for Colorado in 2009, polls pegged my name recognition at a whopping 3%. Republicans called me the "accidental senator." Even a national political website greeted my new position with the headline: "WTF?!!." To say the least, I was not an obvious choice. And it's true: I had never run for office before. But during my time in education, I worked with incredible people from all over and saw America for what it was -- its strengths, its weaknesses, where we could do better, and what our neighbors needed help with. So I knew that with the right team we could do some good in the Senate, fighting for the state we love and the country that welcomed my and many others' immigrant families. And thanks to folks like you, we've been here ever since working to expand opportunities for all. But now I'm up for reelection, and Mitch McConnell has already made me a top target. All Republicans have to do is flip one seat to retake the Senate majority -- and it's clear they have their sights set on Colorado. We cannot afford to lose the Senate, so I'm coming to you directly to ask: Will you split a $10 donation between my reelection campaign and the DNC? Your contribution will help elect Democrats nationwide. DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 DONATE: $250 Donate another amount With so much on the line, the DNC is already scaling up the grassroots infrastructure, on-the-ground organizing, and voter protection efforts that will be essential to holding seats like mine. We've shown time and time again that when we come together, this team is unstoppable. You are the power behind this movement, Jason, so I really hope I can count on your support today. Split a $10 donation between my reelection campaign and the DNC now to help elect Democrats nationwide. Thanks, Michael Sen. Michael Bennet U.S. Senator, Colorado The DNC's 2022 Congressional Split Series helps fundraise for and raise awareness around down-ballot Democrats in some of the most important races across the country. When you make a split donation to the DNC, your donation will not only benefit folks on the ballot this cycle -- it will also help create the lasting Democratic infrastructure Democrats need to win up and down the ballot in years to come. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can submit this form to stop receiving the series. 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.