Annie Comes Home: I'll be direct

Monday, May 25, 2026

I'll be direct

I'll be direct with you, because this is important: There's some new polling out, and it's not good.

Here's where we're at:

The New York Times initially reported on a poll that I was trailing my GOP opponent Jon Husted by just 1 point.

But then a new poll came in recently, and it's worse: The New York Times is now reporting that I'm behind by 3 points.

National Republican super PACs are flooding Ohio with tens of millions of dollars to attack me and stop our momentum, and it's frustrating to see that it seems to be working.

Folks, the general election is officially here, and it's more urgent than ever. I need you to step up. Our grassroots campaign is powered by working people who have each other's backs. I need you to have mine right now.

I'm personally asking: Will you rush $5 to help us fight back and flip Ohio for working families?

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Thank you.

Sherrod

Personal message from Sherrod: I didn’t plan on running for office again.

But when I saw how these guys in Washington are only looking out for their billionaire friends and special interests, I knew I had to get back in the fight.

This grassroots movement is about fighting back against a rigged system that benefits the wealthy and well-connected, while working people pay the price.

And we’ve got momentum: Experts increased our odds of winning and officially named Ohio as a key Senate race to watch, and two new polls show we have a slight lead over our opponent.

But I need your help: Corporate special interests have already spent millions attacking me with misleading ads. The only way we can fight back and win in Ohio is with grassroots contributions from supporters like you.

If you're with me, please chip in any amount today. If you'd like to become one of my TOP supporters and receive exclusive updates from our campaign team, text "OHIO" to 64054.

Thank you for standing with me.