Dear John,

September has been a great month for FairVote and the movement for better elections!

Read on to learn about our perfect score from Charity Navigator, the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the latest election reform news!

Charity Navigator gives FairVote a perfect score

We’re excited to share that Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, gave FairVote a 100% score and Four-Star Rating! That’s the highest possible rating!

The rating means that when you donate to FairVote, your money goes where it’s needed and makes a difference. As Charity Navigator describes it: “If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.”

Learn how we earned the perfect rating here.

This achievement couldn’t have happened without you and your support. Thank you for being part of our family as contributors, funders, and volunteers. Your trust and support helps us make a difference for better elections around the country. 

FairVote celebrates the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Last Tuesday, members of Congress reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill aims to restore and modernize the full protections of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965. FairVote is proud to endorse the legislation.

FairVote Senior Fellow David Daley said this about the reintroduction: 

“The Voting Rights Act is perhaps the most important and successful legislation in our nation’s history. It has made the right to vote a reality for millions of Americans, and helped us move ever closer to our democratic ideals. Yet this bipartisan legislation has been chipped away.

“We are proud to support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as we did when earlier versions were proposed in 2006 and 2013. These reforms are fundamental to a future where every American’s voice counts.”

The latest election reform news

FairVote continues to make the case for ranked choice voting at every level of government. Here are the latest posts from our expert staff on fairvote.org, covering everything from ranked choice polling for the GOP presidential primary, to Mitt Romney’s retirement from the Senate, to new Americans’ opinions on ranked choice voting and proportional representation:

Dr. Danielle Allen elected FairVote Board Chair FairVote | September 21

Error in Oakland school board election shows importance of transparency and oversight Deb Otis, Matthew Oberstaedt | September 21

Ranked choice voting can further the goals of fusion voting Deb Otis | September 20

Dispatch from the Hill: Romney’s retirement Ryan Suto | September 15

Naturalized citizens and permanent residents support ranked choice voting and proportional representation Sabrina Laverty | September 15

Ranked choice voting straw polls in Iowa and South Carolina offer insight on 2024 primaries Yates Wilburn | September 11

New ranked choice poll examines the Republican presidential field after first debate Deb Otis | September 5

Thank you for being an integral part of our mission!

Sincerely,
Marissa Miller, FairVote
Director of Major Gifts