The ability to govern is not based on the size of one's bank account

But too often, people from humble beginnings are kept from the halls of power. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Hala Ayala for VA Senate]( {NAME}, I know the burdens that so many Virginia families face — because I have lived them. Growing up, my family was always struggling to make ends meet. When my first child was born, I was working at a gas station and had no health insurance (I would not be where I am today had Medicaid not saved us). The truth is, our political system tends to keep people like me out of the halls of power. When I started my first campaign in 2017, I had just sixty-eight dollars to my name — and it wasn't easy at all to gain visibility or hire the big consultants. My first election taught me the true power of grassroots donors, and it proved that even in our broken campaign finance system, ideas, conscience, and work ethic can matter more than the size of one's bank account. [I'm counting on grassroots support once again this year, {NAME}. I ran in 2017 to stop Trump's extreme agenda in Virginia, and now, I'm running this year to stop Glenn Youngkin's extreme agenda. Will you stand with me before our first monthly fundraising deadline of the year and chip in $10? We still need to raise $12,325 more in the next 48 hours.]( [DONATE TODAY]( York&st=NY&pc=10016&oc=&amount=10&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQMjEvMS84ODk2MyIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI3NTgwMDc2Ny0xNGEwLWVkMTEtOTk0Yy0wMDIyNDgzMmViNzMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInRyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkxQGdtYWlsLmNvbSINCn0%3D&hmac=T7WW337dwvRhwHnZ-nsA2L9g7Y43aZ-9TrWlZ-zWMdU=) Too often, people from humble beginnings are actively dissuaded from running for office. We're discouraged by the prevalence of big money in politics. We are told that we are not fit to govern our neighbors and that we must instead be governed by our circumstances. But when we do get to the decision-making table, policies can change. Working-class families are seen and heard. I'm running for State Senate because Richmond still needs to hear those voices — particularly in the face of Glenn Youngkin's efforts to roll back healthcare and economic progress for so many. I realize this is going to be difficult (just as it was in 2017), but with you by my side, I am ready to take on any challenge because I know that together, we can win again. [So I’m asking: will you join my people-powered campaign by contributing $10 right now?]( [DONATE TODAY]( York&st=NY&pc=10016&oc=&amount=10&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9OR1AvTkdQMjEvMS84ODk2MyIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI3NTgwMDc2Ny0xNGEwLWVkMTEtOTk0Yy0wMDIyNDgzMmViNzMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInRyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkxQGdtYWlsLmNvbSINCn0%3D&hmac=T7WW337dwvRhwHnZ-nsA2L9g7Y43aZ-9TrWlZ-zWMdU=) Proud to be in this with you, Hala Paid for by Hala for State Senate Hala for State Senate P.O. Box 7434 Woodbridge, VA 22195 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.