We need you to vote! Please vote yes on these things.
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Friends,

 

This email is a big deal. Far from a regular three things, today’s three
things is special. 


This is the last Three Things I’ll send to you before the election. 


Come next Thursday, we may have new senators, new representatives, and new
reforms that take us into the next chapter of our great American experiment. 

 

We might even know who our next president is (or we might not, and that's okay
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Here are three things we're thinking about as we head towards election day
[spoiler alert: it's the three reform campaigns we're supporting]: 

Alaskan voters can create better elections for their state.
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Honestly, I think the entire Unite America team is a bit jealous of Alaska
voters this election season. [It’s a sad indictment of how nerdy the UA team is
that that statement is absolutely true]. Measure 2 on Alaska’s ballot combines
two of our favorite reforms, nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting, to
empower Alaska voters -- not the political parties. 


Elections should be about voters, not about party bosses or special interests.
Ballot Measure 2 in Alaska helps to ensure that voters come first by empowering
all Alaskans to participate in the electoral process, by creating a single,
unified primary open to all voters, and establishing ranked choice voting in
nonpartisan elections. It also requires dark money groups to disclose their
donors, establishing one of the strictest transparency laws in the country. 


The Yes on 2 campaign is close! In a state where independent voters make up
58% of the population, the parties are putting up a fight! Read more aboutwhy
Alaskans should vote yes on 2
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Massachusetts voters: yes on 2.
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On the opposite side of the country, ranked choice voting is on the ballot
again. The Bay State can become the second (or third, fingers crossed Alaska!)
state to use ranked choice voting statewide. Question 2 on the Massachusetts
ballot would establish ranked choice voting for all statewide offices, state
legislative offices, and federal congressional offices starting in 2022. 


Ranked choice voting is simple, straightforward, and it empowers voters to
ensure that their voices are heard by allowing them to express a range of
opinions. Ranked choice voting also helps to improve representation of minority
groups, and ensures that the winner of an election actually has a majority of
support. 


Voters in Massachusetts can push the yes on 2 campaign over the edge. Read the
Boston Globe’s endorsement
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Virginians can create Fair Maps by voting yes on Amendment 1.
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Amendment 1 has been a long time coming: after years of partisan
gerrymandering, lawmakers last year struck a bipartisan deal that would
establish a redistricting commission to draw the maps. Instead of
self-interested politicians, citizens would lead the way, drawing the district
maps for the state. After passing the legislature a second time, the amendment
now has to be approved by the citizens. 


Politicians shouldn’t be in the position of choosing their voters, and
Amendment 1 ensures that they won’t be. Instead, a commission led by citizens
and held accountable to the public will be in charge, drawing maps that are
fair for all Virginians, not just a select few. 


Democrats are putting up a major fight in Virginia, but voters can pull
Amendment 1 through. Readwhy the Washington Post supports Amendment 1
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If you’re in Alaska, Massachusetts, or Virginia, please, vote YES to reform
elections and put voters first -- and encourage your family and friends to do
the same. 


If you’re in Missouri - vote NO on Amendment 3 so Missourians can keep their
independent redistricting commissions.

 

If you’re in Florida - vote YES on Measure 3 to establish open primaries to
let all voters vote.


No matter what state you’re in, please vote. This election is so essential,
whether you’re voting for reform or not.


Your voice matters.

 

Brett
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Brett Maney
Senior Communications Manager
Unite America
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