Dear Lucas:
My name is Sam Hoyt and I represent the City of Buffalo in the New York State Assembly. I am proud to have been identified by the Empire State Pride Agenda and Stonewall Democrats as one of Albany's leaders in working for LGBT equality and justice.
I know many strong supporters like you are rightly focused on the races in the State Senate where we came so close to winning the right of same sex couples to marry. It is a battle I fought in the Assembly long before there was majority support. But there are other ongoing issues we need to address.
I am in a tough primary race, facing a well-known opponent who is against marriage equality. As you know many elected officials in Western New York have taken the same stand.
IF THE FOES OF LGBT EQUALITY ARE ABLE TO DEFEAT ONE OF THE STAUNCHEST ADVOCATES OF GAY RIGHTS AND GAY MARRIAGE, IT WILL SEND A POWERFUL MESSAGE TO OTHER UPSTATE LEGISLATORS THAT THEY MAY SUFFER THE SAME FATE IF THEY SUPPORT LGBT ISSUES.
My opponent will have the backing of well-financed "independent" committees who can spend unlimited amounts. In my last election, these groups launched a vicious and nasty all-out effort to defeat me in the final weeks of the campaign. I have to be ready to answer their attacks, but out of principle, I have asked any independent groups on our side not to spend on my behalf.
This means I have to raise funds from individuals like you. I need your help, and I need it now. The primary is September 14.
I am asking you to write me a check for $1,500 or more - up to the maximum individual amount of $7,500 - and send it off to me TODAY or make your contribution on-line at samhoyt.com .
A lot more needs to be done in Albany this fall and over the next two years. We have to pass GENDA to protect the rights of transgender New Yorkers and we are still are not where we need to be in ending LGBT discrimination.
If you want to discuss the issues with me personally, just respond to this email with your direct phone line and suggest a time I can call.
We are getting closer to our goals and we have had some success, but we must not stop now. You know better than most that having an 18-year senior member from Upstate supporting our cause makes a real difference. Please consider my request and take action today.
Sincerely,
Sam
To make a contribution, send checks to Citizens for Sam Hoyt, P.O. Box 855, Buffalo, NY 14205 or contribute online at Act Blue .
Contributions to Citizens for Sam Hoyt are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Maximum individual amount is $7,500. Campaign Headquarters: 716-812-2049