Rob Richie and Lan Nguyen · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 1:34 PM

What’s new at FairVote / An update from Rob Richie

What’s new at FairVote / An update from Rob RichieIt’s been a busy month for FairVote, our democracy, and the case for our reforms – including worsening polarization leading to the second credit downgrade in our nation’s history, and ongoing redistricting sagas in Alabama and Wisconsin that point to…

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  Samantha Terry, FairVote Program Operations Manager · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Webinar tomorrow at 3 pm ET: The Supreme Court and Election Reform

Webinar tomorrow at 3 pm ET: The Supreme Court and Election ReformWe'll discuss the impact of recent Supreme Court cases on election reform – and look ahead to the future of voting cases at the Court.Dear John,Tomorrow, August 3 at 3:00pm ET, we’re hosting a special webinar to discuss the impact of …

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  Samantha Terry, Fairvote Program Operations Manager · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 7:53 PM

August 3 webinar: The Supreme Court and Election Reform

August 3 webinar: The Supreme Court and Election ReformDear John,It was a big year for voting rights at the Supreme Court, from rejecting the most extreme version of the independent state legislature theory in Moore v. Harper to requiring Alabama to redraw its congressional maps in Allen v. Milligan…

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  Lan Nguyen, Acting CEO of FairVote · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 3:19 PM

The ranked choice voting movement is growing – and winning!

The ranked choice voting movement is growing – and winning!The ranked choice voting movement has had big wins in recent months – from placing an RCV measure on Oregon’s 2024 ballot, to successful high-profile RCV elections in Arlington and New York City!Dear John,The ranked choice voting (RCV) movem…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 2:01 PM

What’s happening at FairVote this month

What’s happening at FairVote this monthAs we gear up for two of the year’s biggest ranked choice voting elections, RCV continues to make the news for all the right reasons.Dear John,As we gear up for two of the year’s biggest ranked choice voting (RCV) elections – in New York City and Arlington, VA …

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  Samantha Terry · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Webinar tomorrow at 2 pm ET: Women Win With RCV

Webinar tomorrow at 2 pm ET: Women Win With RCVThere’s still time to register if you haven’t already!Dear John,Tomorrow, May 25 at 2:00 pm ET, we’re hosting a special webinar to discuss how ranked choice voting (RCV) can help break down the barriers women face in entering politics, and the historic …

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  Samantha Terry, Fairvote · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 9:13 PM

May 25 webinar: Women Win with Ranked Choice Voting

May 25 webinar: Women Win with Ranked Choice VotingWe'll discuss the historic wins that women have had in RCV contests.Dear John,Women remain underrepresented at every level of government – making up less than a third of elected officials in the United States.With ranked choice voting (RCV) election…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Why millions of Americans are “locked out of representation”

Why millions of Americans are “locked out of representation”When each congressional district only elects one representative, anyone who doesn’t support the winner will spend two years without someone advocating for their views in Congress.Dear John,About 62 million eligible voters live in congressio…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Primaries, expulsions, and taxes, oh my!

Primaries, expulsions, and taxes, oh my!With such obvious benefits of RCV in presidential primaries, it’s no wonder so many states are considering joining Maine in using it in 2024.Dear John,This morning, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott launched an exploratory committee to run for president. Scott …

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  Deb Otis · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Wasteful runoff elections are the real March Madness

Wasteful runoff elections are the real March MadnessOn Tuesday, the nation’s fifth-largest city held runoff elections for its 6th and 8th City Council Districts – five months after the November general election. That means duplicative costs to taxpayers, another half a year of candidate campaigning,…

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  Samantha Terry · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Webinar Tomorrow: What Voting May Look Like in 2033!

Webinar Tomorrow: What Voting May Look Like in 2033!Our discussion on March 1 at 3:30 pm ET will feature panelists at the forefront of the voting reform movement.Dear John,There’s still time to register for our webinar tomorrow on What Voting May Look Like in 2033!Our discussion on March 1 at 3:30 p…

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  Samantha Terry, Fairvote · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 10:35 PM

March 1 webinar: What Voting May Look Like in 2033

March 1 webinar: What Voting May Look Like in 2033We are at a pivotal moment for American democracy. The Voting Rights Act is under threat, Congress seems to be barrelling towards a debt ceiling crisis, and we’re entering what could be among the most toxic presidential elections in history.Dear John…

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  Fairvote · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Inside scoop: FairVote is moving – and growing!

Inside scoop: FairVote is moving – and growing!This is a dynamic time for FairVote. Just this month, we’ve added four new staff members and promoted three more!Dear John,This is a dynamic time for FairVote. Just this month, we’ve added four new staff members and promoted three more! We’re also conti…

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  Matthew Oberstaedt · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Tell us what you care about

Tell us what you care aboutPlease take this short survey to make sure we are sending meaningful updates catered to your interests.Dear John,The movement for better elections is growing and FairVote is growing too. Millions of Americans now use ranked choice voting, from small towns like FairVote’s h…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 9:31 PM

A new Congress, a new case for ranked choice voting

A new Congress, a new case for ranked choice votingAs we reflect on the state of our republic two years after the attack on the Capitol, and with a Speaker of the House only chosen after 15 rounds of voting, the need to fix our elections is as clear as ever.Dear John,As we reflect on the state of ou…

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  Yasmin Khan · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Three decades of impact - made possible by you!

Three decades of impact - made possible by you!As we close out 2022, we continue to enjoy reflecting on our three decades of impact and innovation - made possible by you.From 1992 to 2022…We went from 1 staff member to nearly 30.Fewer than 100,000 Americans lived in cities that used RCV - this year …

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  Yasmin Khan · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Reflecting on a great year

Reflecting on a great yearWe’d like to share a heartfelt video of thanks...John,It’s been an incredible year for election reform - and for our staff who have been working diligently behind-the-scenes to ensure that all Americans have more choices, a stronger voice, and a more representative democrac…

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  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Thank you for a great year

Thank you for a great yearAs 2022 draws to a close, we at FairVote are absorbing an exciting reality: our featured proposal for better elections for all has become the single fastest-growing electoral reform in the nation.Dear John,As 2022 draws to a close, we at FairVote are absorbing an exciting r…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow!

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow!We will be speaking with Rep. Leger Fernández (NM), Cliff Albright, and Stan Lockhart to bring you the story of RCV and voting reform in 2022...John,Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar so that we can save you a spot.We want to bring you t…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 10:28 PM

Celebrating our year with Rep. Leger Fernández and other special guests

Celebrating our year with Rep. Leger Fernández and other special guestsWe will be speaking with Rep. Leger Fernández (NM), Cliff Albright, and Stan Lockhart to bring you the story of RCV and voting reform in 2022...John,It's been a truly remarkable year for ranked choice voting (RCV) - with trailbla…

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  FairVote Team · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 5:02 PM

We are so thankful for you!

We are so thankful for you!John,As we bask in the glow of the Thanksgiving holiday this year, we wanted to extend our deep gratitude to you for being a partner and supporter of FairVote. The midterm elections were the most recent proof that ranked choice voting is the fastest growing election reform…

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  Deb Otis · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Ranked choice voting wins across America

Ranked choice voting wins across AmericaThis was the biggest election ever for ranked choice voting.Dear John,This was the biggest election ever for ranked choice voting. RCV won on the ballot in 8 places, and was used by hundreds of thousands of Americans in races up and down the ballot, including …

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  Rachel Hutchinson · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Webinars are BACK: Evanston’s Ranked Choice Future

John - Evanston, Illinois - a major suburb north of Chicago - will have the opportunity this November to approve ranked choice voting (RCV) for local elections. We couldn’t be more excited for this big step forward for RCV in Illinois! On Monday, October 3 at 4 pm CT/5pm ET, …

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Alaska’s First RCV Election Empowers All Voters

Dear John -- Congratulations to Alaska voters on their first use of ranked choice voting statewide! This special congressional election was exciting not just because Alaska has joined Maine in being the first states to use ranked choice voting in general elections for Congress…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 9:49 PM

An exciting summer for ranked choice voting and FairVote

Dear John -- It’s nearing the end of a thrilling summer at FairVote. There’s no such thing as the “summer doldrums” when you’re working to improve our nation’s elections - instead, advocates for ranked choice voting (RCV) and the Fair Representation Act have been hard at work …

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Progress for better elections and ranked choice voting

Dear John -- As we approach the halfway point of 2022, the fraught nature of our national politics is on display nearly every day. Stakes are high, and far too many Americans feel their voice is not heard, their ballot choices too limited, and their governance overly polarized…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Save the Date: FairVote's 30th Anniversary

John -- It's been an eventful spring at FairVote. Stay tuned for a full update about new pro-RCV state laws, upcoming ballot measures, examples of RCV in practice, and timely analysis. Join us in Washington D.C. July 25 for a reception to celebrate 30 years of advocacy and pla…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 5:24 PM

Tomorrow: 2020's Redistricting Nightmare, and How to Avoid It in 2030

John -- Please join us on Twitter Spaces tomorrow, Thursday, April 28 at 12pm eastern for “2020’s Redistricting Nightmare, and How to Avoid It in 2030.”  Our all-star panel will discuss our nationwide wave of partisan “gerrymandering on steroids," and the reforms that can prev…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 6:11 PM

A Fabulous Night for Our Democracy and FairVote

John -- On a beautiful spring evening last week in New York City, FairVote hosted our inaugural FairVote Awards. We celebrated the movement and gave special thanks to critical allies in our effort to bring ranked choice voting to every ballot in the country, giving every voter…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Don't Miss These Upcoming FairVote Events!

John -- April is a busy month at FairVote, so we didn't want to wait to share these upcoming events. We hope you'll join us and consider supporting FairVote by participating in our virtual auction.Virtual Auction for FairVote AwardsNext week, FairVote is celebrating three lumi…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Election Reform is Blooming Around the Country

Dear John,  Spring has finally arrived in the Washington, DC area and – along with the Cherry Blossoms – we’re seeing sprouts of the 2022 election cycle and the best opportunity yet for more American voters to express their will with ranked choice voting. With another year off…

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