We cannot mistake our progress for victory

I was elected as the first openly gay Senator in our nation’s history. [TAMMY {NAME} FOR SENATE]({NAME}.com/go/67?t=1&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) {NAME} — When I came out in college, I knew I was interested in a career in public service, but I feared that I would have to face a serious choice between pursuing the field of my dreams or living my authentic life openly. [Tammy {NAME}]({NAME}.com/go/2155?c0=tbe-em-apr24.2z_qm-&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=4&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) Seeing others in the LGBTQ+ community demonstrate acts of courage by coming out, being themselves, and being public about who they are and who they love — I came to realize that I could do both. I could run for office and be honest about who I am. Thanks to the support of this incredible team, I was elected as the first openly gay Senator in our nation’s history. But I didn’t run for office to make history — I first ran to make a difference. I understood that I needed to use this extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. From lowering prescription drug prices to protecting same-sex marriage through the Respect for Marriage Act, I’ve worked hard every day since to do just that. Folks like you supported me because you wanted to make a difference, too. We’ve made incredible progress, but we cannot mistake our progress for victory. Republican-led state legislatures across the country continue to pass harmful legislation, especially targeting the transgender community and LGBTQ+ youth. A Republican Senate majority would do the same at the national level if they take back control this November. It’s going to take all of us to counter these right-wing attacks. So, as my right-wing opponent and Republicans nationwide threaten to advance an extreme and hateful agenda, I'm humbly asking: [Will you help me defend the Senate from far-right extremists who want to undo our progress? Together, we can stop them and prove that kindness and inclusion, not hatred and division, are true American values.]({NAME}.com/go/2155?c0=tbe-em-apr24.2z_qm-&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=5&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [CHIP IN $5 NOW]({NAME}.com/go/3663?c0=tbe-em-apr24.Xs9pUr&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=6&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) [CHIP IN $10 NOW]({NAME}.com/go/3664?c0=tbe-em-apr24.Nm5eOz&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=7&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) [CHIP IN $25 NOW]({NAME}.com/go/3665?c0=tbe-em-apr24.sAyFKf&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=8&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) [CHIP IN $50 NOW]({NAME}.com/go/3666?c0=tbe-em-apr24.0cy0_y&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=9&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) [CHIP IN $100 NOW]({NAME}.com/go/3667?c0=tbe-em-apr24.k_Yk8X&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=10&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) [ANOTHER AMOUNT]({NAME}.com/go/2591?c0=tbe-em-apr24.ElM7xj&refcode=AU_STB_FR_GEN_GEN_AC_20240421_AM1_V1_S1&t=11&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) Thanks for being with me in this fight. — Tammy P.O. BOX 696 MADISON, WI 53701 [www.tammy{NAME}.com]({NAME}.com/go/67?t=2&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) | INFO@TAMMY{NAME}.COM | [Privacy Policy]({NAME}.com/go/68?t=3&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) PAID FOR BY TAMMY {NAME} FOR SENATE If you would like to receive fewer emails, update your subscription preferences [here.]({NAME}.com/signup/fewer-emails/?t=12&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9) If you wish to no longer receive these messages, please [unsubscribe.]({NAME}.com/cms/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=13&akid=2465%2E1096370%2EpM0bC9)