Received this e-mail today from former Governor and Presidential candidate, Martin O’Malley (D. MD), in support of Archie Parnell’s (D. SC-05) campaign:

There’s an important special election in South Carolina on June 20 – and I’m asking you to get behind Democrat Archie Parnell.

South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District is, historically, Democratic. In 2010, however, the Republicans flipped the seat – the same wave election in which the GOP took back the House of Representatives.

The 2010 victor, rightwing Republican Mick Mulvaney, is now Donald Trump’s cold-hearted budget director. The local GOP is deeply divided. That means Democrats have an opportunity to flip the 5th Congressional District from red to blue.

I’m asking you personally: Will you step up immediately and rush a donation to help Archie Parnell and South Carolina Democrats win on June 20?

Archie Parnell is running a strong campaign. Taking nothing for granted, his message of going to Congress to check the Republican agenda is resonating with voters across the district.

The latest polling shows Archie gaining on his flawed Republican opponent, a career politician. That’s because Archie and his team are not taking anything for granted. Republicans in Washington are waking up to the fact that South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District is slipping from their grasp. Paul Ryan and GOP Super PACs are starting to flood the race with cash.

Will you pitch in to ensure Archie Parnell has what it takes to compete – and win – South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District special election on June 20?

Sam, it’s a winnable seat. That’s why we need to step up right now.

Thank you for getting behind Archie.

Martin