We didn’t hit our fundraising goal last month. And honestly, I get it. 

A lot of people are stretched thin right now. We’re in the middle of a war nobody asked for. Prices keep climbing — especially at the gas pump. And the economy? Calling it “not great” feels…generous.

But that’s exactly why reaching these goals matter: we can’t keep going like this. And the only way we start turning things around is by winning elections that actually matter.

That means getting Republicans out of office so we can hold Donald Trump and his maliciously loyal cast of enablers accountable. It means electing Democrats who are actually interested in making life better for people. (I know — bold concept.)

And it means making sure Midwest Values PAC can push out as much money as possible to the campaigns and organizations that will make a difference this November — not just talk about it, but actually do something.

So if and when you’re able to donate again, please do.

And if you already donated last month — thank you. That means a lot.

Al

P.S. This week, Trump — who, just to remind everyone, votes by mail — signed an unconstitutional executive order going after mail-in voting. It would create federal voter lists and restrict how ballots are sent. It’s as dangerous as it is hypocritical. Let’s stop this while we still can.

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Somehow, it’s been 20 years since I started Midwest Values PAC to help Democrats win elections — from progressive organizations to state legislatures to Congress to the White House — who share the values I grew up with in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Since 2006, Midwest Values PAC has invested more than $4 million in 341 candidates and organizations — and counting. 

Of course, none of this happens without you (or supporters like you) who care enough to pitch in.

As we mark our 20th anniversary, the work is more urgent than ever. This year, we have a big job: flip the House, take the Senate, and win up and down the ballot at the state and local level.

To mark our 20th year, we’ve set an ambitious goal: 26,000 contributions by Election Day 2026.

Thanks for being part of this fight, and for sticking with us for 20 years (or for just joining — welcome!).

Al

P.S. Over the years, okay, decades, we’ve helped Democrats win tough races all across the country by investing early, intelligently, and strategically. That’s how you flip seats. That’s how you protect democracy. And that’s how you stop the worst impulses of a president who never should have been president in the first place.