Chirlane McCray sent out an “emergency” fundraising pitch to supporters Thursday — to help the Democrat vying to become the governor of Georgia.
The candidate, Stacey Abrams, came close to becoming the first African-American female governor in US history.
But the unofficial results show that out of 3.9 million votes cast, she came up 62,913 short, leading Republican Brian Kemp to declare himself the winner.
Citing “significant irregularities” in the vote, Abrams is challenging the results in hopes of getting Kemp under 50 percent, which would trigger an automatic runoff election.
He’s now at 50.33 percent.
In a fundraising plea titled “My sister in Georgia needs emergency help,” McCray asked her supporters to send as little as $3 to Abrams.
“Stacey Abrams, who could become the first Black female governor in America, is just a few thousand votes short of triggering a run-off election. Stacey’s campaign needs a last burst of money to keep her in the race. Can you rush her a donation today?” McCray wrote.
The email pitch provides a link for donors to contribute directly to Abrams’ campaign.
McCray, the city’s first lady, campaigned for Abrams and said the Democratic candidate “fought against outrageous levels of voter suppression” and “some of the most vile and racist attacks imaginable.”
“And yet, she persisted. I’m proud to call her my sister,” McCray said.
The runoff would take place on Dec. 4, but it’s considered a longshot.
Kemp declared victory late Wednesday and said he was moving ahead with plans to begin the transition to take office.