not in my wildest dreams…

I remember the exact moment this photo was taken. It was 1993, my Induction Day at the Naval Academy. I was so proud to be there, with the chance to learn, work, and see the world in service of my country.

The young woman in this photo had no idea what was coming.

She never imagined she’d be a member of Congress. She never imagined she’d be inside the Capitol when it came under siege for the first time since the War of 1812. She never imagined running for her life from a violent mob, or evacuating her office because someone had planted a pipe bomb outside.

She expected danger when she joined the Navy. But it didn’t come from enemy ships or submarines. It came from the most unthinkable place: the Commander-in-Chief.

I served on the January 6th Committee knowing it could cost me my seat. It did. I’d do it again, for her.

I’m thinking about her this morning because we’re 8 days away from an election that will decide who controls the House.

Here’s where things stand:

This isn’t one race among hundreds. Whoever wins Toss-Up VA-02 will decide whether we have a House majority that serves the American people or one that serves the president.

MAGA has already spent $8 million against me this cycle to lock me out of Congress. But I made a promise to my country when I was 17. I’ve kept it on combatant ships, in Congress, and on that committee. I’m not about to stop now, with the finish line in sight. Will you rush $25 right now to help me flip VA-02 and take back the House in these final 8 days?

Forward,
Elaine Luria