The Vermont US Senator who nearly deprived Hillary Clinton of the Democratic nomination for president says three overlooked congressional challengers have a chance to upset Republican incombents next week.

“What many in the political establishment do not understand about our political revolution is that when people stand together, anything is possible,” said Bernie Sanders, in an email to supporters. “That is why so often, establishment groups have dismissed strong progressives from ever having a chance to win their elections. As a result, we get a lot of millionaires who buy seats in Congress, or the billionaire class buys their seats for them.”

“We are proving that another way is possible,” said Sanders. “No millionaires or billionaires required.”

“Three races for Congress that were initially dismissed by the political establishment are virtually tied according to the last polls released,” said Sanders. “If you contribute today, you can help Zephyr Teachout, Peter Jacob, and Nanette Barragan break their ties and win on Tuesday.”

A spokeperson for Jacob said the Sanders email brought in more than $70,000 in the first day, which was enough to launch a television ad.

“Let’s put our political revolution in the House of Representatives,” said Sanders. “Break the ties in Peter, Zephyr and Nanette’s races for Congress by splitting a $3 contribution between their campaigns now.”

“Peter Jacob is taking on a Republican incumbent that virtually everyone called unbeatable. He is a progressive who worked as part of Bernie’s campaign for president. His latest poll has him tied,” said Sanders.

Zephyr Teachout is running in New York State against an ex-lobbyist for payday lenders and Nanette Barragan is running in Califormia against two candidates funded by oil companies.

“Three strong progressives who are a part of our political revolution. Three races that are virtually tied. You can make the difference and help them win,” said Sanders, who asked supporters to split a $3 contribution among the campaigns of Zephyr Teachout, Peter Jacob, and Nanette Barragan.

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