Dear John,
Tomorrow is Minnesota’s giving holiday, the day where we ask our supporters to dig deep for our democracy. And, thanks to the generosity of our FairVote Minnesota board, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. At a time when partisan divisiveness, negativity and misinformation are tearing at the fabric of our democracy, Ranked Choice Voting is touted by leading political scientists as a top reform to save it.
FairVote Minnesota is a national leader on education and advocacy for Ranked Choice Voting, focusing on reform in Minnesota but with nationwide impact. 2021 has been a historic year for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul all used RCV for their municipal elections. Never before have we had five Minnesota cities – representing 16 percent of Minnesota voters – conducting ranked-choice elections at the same time.
And these local elections were a resounding success, producing a surge in voter turnout, broad and diverse slates of candidates, issue-focused campaigns, and winning candidates that earned a majority of voter support.
We want to bring this critical reform across the state of Minnesota. Your donation will help us educate voters, candidates, and elected officials about the many benefits of RCV and how it will strengthen democracy in our state and country.
We are ready. Are you with us? Join us by making a donation today. Thank you, Jeanne Massey |