Blog de Dunlap: Why I’m running for re-election

I'll get right to it, Danielle: If you're in a place where you can make a contribution to support my re-election campaign today, it will be a huge help. Now, you might be wondering why exactly a donation today is so important. Let me explain:

Less than a month ago, a Republican challenger — from Rhode Island — entered the Massachusetts Senate race against me. That unlocks an opportunity for national Republicans, billionaires, and corporate interests to invest in getting me — and the plans we're fighting for — out of office.

The amount that we raise right now in response will determine how strong we can compete — and how much we can invest in campaigning for our plans.

We not only have to spend the next year fighting back against MAGA extremism — but also against a system that benefits from the status quo and says that big change is "impossible."

That's why I'm running for re-election — to stop MAGA extremism, build on the progress we've made so far in Massachusetts, and deliver the big, structural change our country still needs.

I'm talking with people across Massachusetts about the issues affecting their families and campaigning for bold policies that will transform the lives of working people across the country.

Policies like creating affordable child care and housing. Holding big corporations accountable and bringing down costs. Reimagining our tax code and passing a wealth tax.

But first, we've got to win this race — and we're competing against interests who want to put a stop to these policies. Special interests will look for any signs of weakness as they plan on where to invest in 2024. That's why it's incredibly important that we raise a competitive amount of grassroots contributions right now so we can run a strong campaign for our plans.

So can you please make a contribution of $100 or anything you can to ensure we respond to my opponent's campaign launch with as much grassroots support as possible? This is an important moment where we need to demonstrate the strength of our movement.