Jeanne's Cookies: We're drowning in attack ads

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

We're drowning in attack ads

Hi – it's Sherrod. I just made a critical campaign decision, and I need to fill you in.

We're getting absolutely pummeled by attack ads. The GOP's top super PAC is spending $79 million to attack me, and Republican Jon Husted's PAC is spending seven figures as well.

Unfortunately, these misleading ads are working – we're already hearing reports that we’re losing ground with critical persuadable voters.

So I made the tough decision that we need to launch our response sooner than planned.

I gave my team the green light to air our newest TV ads early – but now I need your help to pay for them. To get our next ads on the air, we need this to be the biggest day of campaign fundraising yet. Anything short of a surge of grassroots donations today will send the message that the GOP can tap their billionaire donors to swing the election in their favor.

I'm depending on folks like you to step up for me today. Please, I'm asking personally: Will you rush an emergency $5 donation to replenish our resources and help us respond to the GOP's attack ads?

If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

Thank you,

Sherrod

Personal message from Sherrod: I didn’t plan on running for office again.

But when I saw how these guys in Washington are only looking out for their billionaire friends and special interests, I knew I had to get back in the fight.

This grassroots movement is about fighting back against a rigged system that benefits the wealthy and well-connected, while working people pay the price.

And we’ve got momentum: Experts increased our odds of winning and officially named Ohio as a key Senate race to watch, and two new polls show we have a slight lead over our opponent.

But I need your help: Corporate special interests have already spent millions attacking me with misleading ads. The only way we can fight back and win in Ohio is with grassroots contributions from supporters like you.

If you're with me, please chip in any amount today. If you'd like to become one of my TOP supporters and receive exclusive updates from our campaign team, text "OHIO" to 64054.

Thank you for standing with me.