I’m reaching out to a select group of grassroots supporters – and you were on the list. As my team and I were going through our records to kick off the final month of this fundraising quarter, you stood out.
You’re one of our most engaged grassroots supporters. We see that you've been keeping up with our campaign, opening these emails, and doing your part to stay up to date with this race. It means a lot to me. It’s clear that you care about the direction of this country and this must-win Senate race.
So today, I’m asking you to take the next step with your first donation. Here’s why:
Experts say Ohio will be the 51st seat that will give us Senate control. But right-wing billionaires Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are throwing money into this race to prop up Jon Husted, and Donald Trump is using shady super PACs to spend his warchest against us. If we don’t have the resources to fight back, we will lose ground and jeopardize our chances of flipping this crucial battleground seat.
That’s why we just set a goal to raise $1.75 million before our mid-month fundraising deadline on Tuesday, and I need your help to get there in time. I don’t rely on billionaires with big checks to fund this campaign; I count on people like you. So please:
Note: This email only reflects donations made online with this email address. If you've made a previous contribution via check or with a different email address/phone number, you may not see it here – but know that Sherrod and our entire team are deeply grateful for your support.
Hey there! It's Sherrod Brown.
There's nobody fighting for Ohioans in the U.S. Senate right now, and I won't sit on the sidelines while working people get screwed over by large corporations and wealthy political donors.
If you work hard, you should be able to afford a decent life. But the reality is, life is too expensive. Costs are going up. Wages are staying stagnant. Working people are working harder than ever before, and they're not getting their share of the profit.
This campaign is all about changing that – and election analysts say we have a strong shot at winning in November.
But I'll need your help to pull it off: My opponent is a Washington insider being propped up by the Republican establishment, and he's got virtually unlimited resources.
We’re less than 72 hours away from our mid-month fundraising deadline – and right now, we have a big problem: Grassroots contributions are slowing down dramatically.
The reality is, there’s zero room for error in this race.
A recent poll shows Sherrod in a statistical tie with Jon Husted. Trump’s super PAC poured $11.1 million into Ohio to turn the tide against us, and we know more is coming. Right-wing billionaires like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are even dipping into their personal fortunes to sway this race in Husted’s direction.
The only thing more powerful than the GOP’s massive war chest is this grassroots movement, full of supporters like you. So right now, Sherrod and I need you to donate to help us get back on track and hit our $1.75 million mid-month goal before Tuesday’s crucial deadline.
Note: This email only reflects donations made online with this email address. If you've made a previous contribution via check or with a different email address/phone number, you may not see it here – but know that Sherrod and our entire team are deeply grateful for your support.
Hey there! It's Sherrod Brown.
There's nobody fighting for Ohioans in the U.S. Senate right now, and I won't sit on the sidelines while working people get screwed over by large corporations and wealthy political donors.
If you work hard, you should be able to afford a decent life. But the reality is, life is too expensive. Costs are going up. Wages are staying stagnant. Working people are working harder than ever before, and they're not getting their share of the profit.
This campaign is all about changing that – and election analysts say we have a strong shot at winning in November.
But I'll need your help to pull it off: My opponent is a Washington insider being propped up by the Republican establishment, and he's got virtually unlimited resources.
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We couldn’t agree more. But now that Trump is in office, he and his Republican cronies will do everything in their power to uphold the Electoral College.
Because of the Citizens United ruling, Elon Musk was able to spend almost $300 MILLION to buy our democracy.
And now, we're facing the dire consequences.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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🚫 We’re Keeping the Polls Safe by Keeping ICE Out
No one should have to cast their ballot in fear or be forced to face armed federal agents just to exercise their right to vote. But President Trump doesn't agree.
That’s why Common Cause is going to court to stop the Trump administration’s plan to send armed ICE officers into polling places during the 2026 midterm elections.
The law is clear. For over 150 years, federal law has barred armed officers from being stationed at polling places. The Justice Department, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, has spent decades upholding those limits. Now, the Trump administration is trying to bulldoze through them by inserting armed immigration agents directly into our elections.
We know what happens when armed ICE officers show up in peaceful places, like where people vote. It creates fear. And that fear can deter eligible voters — particularly naturalized citizens, immigrant families, and communities of color — from exercising their rights.
Intimidation does not dictate who has a say in our democracy.
Common Cause took swift action, joining LULAC, UnidosUS, and the City and County of Denver in the federal lawsuit to block this policy before Election Day. We’re fighting to make sure every eligible voter can participate safely, freely, and without fear.
Our elections belong to the people. We will show up. We will vote. And Common Cause will keep fighting to protect that fundamental right.
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Stopping armed ICE officers from intimidating voters is just one way we’re protecting the freedom to vote. Our work to empower voters goes far beyond the courtroom.
For over 20 years, Common Cause has co-led Election Protection, the largest nonpartisan voter protection effort in the nation. Right now, we’re training and mobilizing thousands of volunteers for the 2026 midterms to answer voters’ questions, identify any problems at polling places, and help people navigate the voting process.
Our volunteers are everyday people from communities across the country, just like you and me. They’re neighbors helping neighbors — people who know our democracy depends on all of us looking out for one another and making sure every voter can make their voice heard.
When someone runs into a problem at the polls, Election Protection volunteers make sure they don’t have to figure it out alone. Common Cause has voters’ backs, and thousands of our friends and family members are stepping up to have their neighbors’ backs too.
We asked some of our 2026 Election Protection volunteers why they decided to join. They told us about wanting to help first-time voters, answer questions important to their communities, and simply do their part to make sure our elections work like they should.
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📺 Pop Congress: What’s Happening to Congresswoman McIver Should Worry All of Us
What happens when a member of Congress tries to hold the government accountable… and faces prosecution for doing her job?
In the newest Pop Congress, Preston Mitchum examines the case of Rep. LaMonica McIver and what it says about congressional oversight, political retaliation, and the particular scrutiny Black women face when they exercise power.
The stakes reach far beyond one member of Congress. Oversight is one of Congress’s fundamental checks on executive power. If lawmakers face intimidation and legal consequences for investigating what the government is doing, Congress can’t effectively do what it’s supposed to.
Holding power accountable should never come with consequences.
We're working so hard to protect our democracy, we could write you a novel instead of a newsletter. Instead, here are the top headlines you don't want to miss:
California 🐻: As federal fights over voting by mail create confusion across the country, Common Cause is making sure voters have the information they need to cast their ballots with confidence. Read more.
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Ohio 🎢: Common Cause is working to make sure real people have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect their communities — and that public officials hear from the people they represent. Learn more.
Texas 🤠: We’re fighting cuts to Election Day polling locations in Tarrant County and ensuring every Texan has equal access the ballot. Read more.
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