I’m officially the Democratic frontrunner!

Yesterday, we got word that another one of our primary opponents suspended their campaign in this district. We are one step closer to unifying local Democrats in our effort to unseat Kevin McCarthy. We are alerting Democrats about Marisa Wood -- a public school teacher and Democrat running a historic campaign to unseat GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. To support Marisa Wood's campaign, [chip in here.]( We'd hate to see you go, but you can click here if you'd like to [unsubscribe](. Big news, {NAME}. Yesterday, we got word that another one of our primary opponents suspended their campaign in this district. We are officially the Democratic frontrunner in this race, and we are one step closer to unifying local Democrats in our effort to unseat Kevin McCarthy! I want to commend my primary opponents on their hard-fought campaigns. I also want to let everyone know that I’m staying in this fight, and I’m not backing down. We have an uphill climb, but our Central Valley district has been left behind for too long while McCarthy cowers to Trump and jockeys for the Speaker's gavel. He needs to be held accountable, and there's no more powerful way to do that than by challenging him at the ballot box right here in the 20th. As we enter the next stage of this campaign, I need to know you're with me: [Will you click here to say you officially endorse my campaign? Today, I'd love to see your name with the hundreds of other endorsements we've received from grassroots supporters across the country.]( [Endorse Marisa]( This goes without saying but I'm not a politician, and I never dreamed of running for Congress, especially after being a teacher for more than two decades. But my kiddos and their families are hurting. I had to do something to leave this community better off for everyone -- and that starts with taking on Kevin McCarthy. [I'd love to have your endorsement, {NAME} -- let me know you're with me >>]( Thank you, Marisa Wood Teacher for US Congress [Donate]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( Marisa Wood is a public school teacher and Democrat running a historic campaign to unseat GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. 2022 is our best shot in decades to finally defeat McCarthy. Consider supporting Marisa's campaign by [making a grassroots contribution here.]( If you'd prefer to send a check, our address is: Marisa Wood for Congress, PO Box 12103, Bakersfield, CA 93389. We'd hate to see you go, but you can click here if you'd like to [unsubscribe](. Marisa Wood for Congress PO Box 12103 Bakersfield, CA 93389 United States