I was never supposed to be a frontrunner in this presidential race.
I was never supposed to make the cut for the debate stage.
People who grew up where I did — who were raised by single moms like I was — who come from a family of immigrants like I do — we were told to set our sights lower.
But you just helped me make history and prove them all wrong.
Because I just became one of the handful of candidates to reach the 130,000-donor requirement for the next Presidential Debates.
Contributions or gifts to Julián for the Future are not tax deductible.
No one like Julián Castro has ever been in the Oval Office. His grandmother immigrated here from Mexico when she was just 7 years old. She never got past the 4th grade, but she provided for her family by working as a maid and a housekeeper.
Now, her grandson is running for President of the United States. Against all odds, grassroots Democrats like YOU helped him qualify for the first debates and send him to the front of the pack of Democratic candidates.
We know we send you a lot of emails, but that’s because we’re relying on grassroots supporters to overcome our next big challenge:
Julián must reach 130,000 donors this summer to secure his spot on the Democratic debate stage.
Julián hasn’t qualified yet, and he’s not taking a cent of corporate PAC money. Will you help him get there?