I am reaching out to those of you who have been horrified by our so-called leaders in Washington.
If you wished there was something – anything – you could do to help, now is your chance.
If you watched as your paychecks dwindled away while the cost of living increased, then this is for you.
If you lost your health care coverage, or if you are worried about losing your Medicare and Social Security, then listen up.
If you attended protests, signed petitions, wrote Congress, or knitted pink hats, we need to talk.
If you are fed up with institutionalized sexual harassment, the good ole boy network, dark money, and GOP pandering to special interests, then now is the time to rise up.
Members of #TheResistance, this is our watershed moment.
This war will only be won if we face each battle as fierce warriors, never tiring, never surrendering our ground.
I need your help.
No matter what state you live in, this is a pivotal moment as Arizona stands poised to realistically flip blue and lead the charge in Washington, following on the heels of Democratic victories in Virginia and New Jersey.
On Friday, a disgraced Rep. Trent Franks (R-Az.) announced he would be resigning his seat in Arizona’s Congressional District 8. Both Senate seats are also up for grabs as they are being vacated by John McCain and Jeff Flake.
Franks seat will be decided by a special election, one I plan on winning. It is expected there will be a primary in early March, and a general election at the end of April. Time is very short, but I am ready to meet this challenge.
We all know the amount of money Republicans have thrown at other special elections, and we expect this one to be no different. We are prepared for a long, ugly and costly battle. There are viable liberal and progressive candidates in all races across Arizona, many of them women, but Trump has pledged $10 million to one Senate race alone.
Putting a Democrat and woman in this office is an essential victory for #TheResistance as Franks is the wealthiest member of Congress, a loyal supporter of Trump, and anti-choice. Frankly, he has been a longstanding embarrassment to this state.
We need to put this one in the win column.
I have been writing each week about the issues, and have been careful to avoid looking like I have my hand out. But now, I am asking you to support not only me but my efforts to improve Arizona and send someone who cares to Washington.
I have been tirelessly campaigning for the past year, getting signatures, assembling my top-notch team of volunteers, and gaining important endorsements from groups like Justice Democrats and Run With Pride. We are building momentum.
I have dozens of people who have worked for my campaign for more than a year because they understand the importance of having a voice in Washington. With their help, I have conducted Town Halls, knocked on doors, volunteered for educational causes, and spent every free moment speaking to voters and groups.
Your help could make all the difference to my election. Even a small donation will help us achieve our goals. If you can donate your time, we have several volunteer opportunities available. And if you know of any influencers who can help our cause, please have them spread the word via social media. Whatever help you can give is deeply appreciated.
Join me in taking back Washington and creating a government of the people and for the people.
Please donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/westbrook
To learn more about my campaign for Arizona, please visit WestbrookForCongress.com