First, thank you for opening this email.
Secondly, thank you for trusting me and Midwest Values PAC. The work that we do, the money that we invest in strategic places, makes a difference.
The 2026 midterm elections couldn’t be more important to the future of our democracy. (Not to be overly dramatic). That just happens to be true.
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and give thanks for all the great things in your life, including Midwest Values PAC.
As my thanks to you, I’m sharing my wife Franni’s famous (in DFL circles at least!) apple pie recipe.

Thanks again,
Al
P.S. We are thankful to have four grandchildren, two of whom we will be with for Thanksgiving. Please help us keep our democracy for them and future generations. It’s that serious!
