The moment we’ve been waiting for.

No excuses. No more doubts. This campaign was built to win.

Here we are. After more than a year of hard work, thousands of conversations with voters, and a whole lot of people stepping up when it mattered, we’ve made it.

Early voting starts TODAY in Missouri.

When I launched this campaign, I knew we had a hell of a fight ahead of us.

Missouri’s 2nd District has been in Republican hands for more than 30 years. Ann Wagner has a massive fundraising advantage and the backing of the political establishment. There were plenty of people who didn’t think we stood a chance.

But I believed there were people across this district who were tired of being ignored. People who wanted someone to actually show up, listen to them, and fight for their families.

And boy, have you proven that right.

Look at these people. This is what our campaign is about.

We’ve packed town halls, knocked thousands of doors, and built a coalition of Democrats, independents, and Republicans who may not agree on everything but know damn well that Washington isn’t working for them.

What started as a long-shot campaign has become a real fight for this seat.

And now it’s time to turn all that energy into votes.

The moment is here.

Starting today, October 20, Missouri voters can cast their ballots early without needing an excuse.

If you live in Missouri’s 2nd District, I’m asking you to make a plan and vote. Don’t wait until November 3 if you don’t have to.

We’ve put together an Election Center with everything you need to find your voting location and get it done.

Make a plan! Don't wait!

Early voting runs through November 2nd, and Election Day is November 3rd.

But Fred, I don’t live in Missouri’s 2nd District!

I know! And the fact that so many of you from across the country have followed, supported, and believed in this campaign means more to me than I can adequately express.

Here’s why your support matters.

There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and every single one of them matters when it comes to who controls Congress.

If we’re going to have a Congress that actually does its job, exercises oversight, and holds this administration accountable, races like ours have to be part of the conversation.

That’s why I keep saying this fight is bigger than one congressional district. What happens here matters well beyond Missouri.

And with just two weeks to go, we need all the help we can get.

Ann Wagner and her allies are outspending us by more than a million dollars. They’re running attack ads nonstop while we’re out knocking doors, talking to voters, holding town halls, and making the case for change.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it. That’s a hell of a financial advantage to overcome. But we’ve come too damn far to let their money drown out our message in these final two weeks.

You don’t have to live in Missouri’s 2nd District to help us win.

For starters, spread the word. Share this Substack, one of our posts on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, or X, or an interview with someone who needs to hear our message. This campaign has resonated with people across the country because everyone deserves a fair shot, no matter where they live.

And if you know someone in MO-02, make sure they have a plan to vote!

But right now, I also need your help keeping this campaign on the air.

If you can chip in $5, $10, $15, or whatever you can afford, you’ll help us reach more voters before November 3.

I’m proud of what we’ve built together. We’ve defied expectations, brought thousands of people into this fight, and shown that no seat belongs to a politician just because they’ve held it for years.

Now it’s time to finish what we started.

We’ve got 14 days to flip this seat and help take back the House. Let’s make every single one of them count.

We’re not done yet.

Donate today!

Let’s win this whole thing!

– Fred Wellman

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