re: the dreaded “summer slump”

As a farm kid, the summer meant long days working hard in the field under a hot summer sun. But now I need your help getting through the dreaded "summer slump."

Jason, as a farm kid, the summer meant long days working hard in the field under a hot summer sun. We'd be up early fixing broken equipment, picking rocks, you name it. I was never short of a long to-do list. Nowadays, I'm grateful for any chance to get out in the field. My farmwork keeps me grounded and connected to the land my grandparents homesteaded more than 100 years ago. But here's the part about this time of year that I don't like: the dreaded "summer slump." It's the time when campaigns can experience a nosedive in fundraising because folks stop paying attention to emails as they enjoy the warm months. That means we have to work twice as hard just to hit our benchmarks. Before I get into it, can I count on you to split a $10 donation between my reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee to help us get ahead of a fundraising slump? DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 DONATE: $250 Donate another amount The summer is a notoriously difficult time for fundraising, which is a big problem since the money we raise now will determine the scope of our campaign later on in the cycle. And as one of the most vulnerable senators running for reelection, this comes at a particularly bad time. To put it briefly, Jason, we can't afford to let the "summer slump" win. There's too much on the line. Can I count on you to step up today and split a donation of any size between my reelection campaign and the DNC to help us get ahead of a "summer slump"? Your donation will be put right to work to support my campaign and the campaigns of Democrats running up and down the ballot this year and next. The summer's just getting started, and we have a lot of work to do, but with you on this team, I know we can win. Thanks for the support, Jon Jon Tester U.S. Senator, Montana The DNC's 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