Friends,

Today is a dark day.

We have lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer and icon who changed the course of history and kept our country moving forward.

Justice Ginsburg was a brilliant legal mind who spent decades serving our country. She championed fairness, equality, and opportunity. She stood up to injustice in all its forms including the sexism and antisemitism she faced throughout her life. And, in every way, she embodied the resilience of the American spirit.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s departure leaves us with many questions and some fears for the future. Little is certain except that we all owe a debt of gratitude to Justice Ginsburg and have a responsibility to uphold her standard of excellence and courage in everything we do.

If Justice Ginsburg taught us anything by the way she lived her life and served our country, it is to keep up the fight for as long as you can and never, ever give in — no matter how difficult things get.

And yes, things feel uniquely difficult right now.

But we each must do our part to fulfill Justice Ginsburg’s legacy and continue the fight for justice everywhere we go.

We will never allow progress to come to a halt. We will never allow hope to be lost. I pledge to be here fighting alongside you as long as I can, in the spirit of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Yours in justice, always,

TJ Cox

I lay out the facts of this race and why it is critical I raise $10,600.

If you’re short on time, I understand — but please chip in $9 at this pivotal moment >>

FACT: In 2018, I pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the country.

CA-21 2018 ELECTION RESULTS
✓ DEMOCRAT TJ COX: 50.4% (57,239 votes)
REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT DAVID VALADAO: 49.6% (56,377 votes)

I won by just 862 votes.

Now Valadao is challenging me to a re-match.

I defeated him once and I can do it again, there is no doubt about that.

But winning hinges on having the resources to conduct research, run ads and hire incredible staff. Will you chip in $10 so I can raise $10,600 to fund my efforts by midnight?

FACT: I’m Republicans’ #1 target and all eyes are on this race.

I’ll tell it to you straight: If we don’t raise enough money, the GOP will buy back this seat.

We cannot afford another Republican in Congress ignoring the needs of Americans in favor of their wealthy donors.

I wouldn’t be asking if this wasn’t important, Michael: Can you chip in before midnight?

FACT: The GOP is desperate to beat me, and they’re spending millions to do so:

• The NRCC has spent nearly $3 million on ad buys in my district
• A dark money Republican Super PAC has spent $1.6 million on ads in my district
• And the GOP elite are POURING money directly into Valadao’s campaign

I’m so proud that my campaign is funded by union workers, educators, and other hard working Americans like you.

But to take on the GOP money machine, I need to raise $10,600 by TONIGHT. So I’m asking, Michael, will you chip in $10 to keep this seat blue?

Thanks for being on my team,

TJ Cox