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  Dr. Michael Osterholm · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Fwd: I wanted to reach out personally

Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw my note from this morning. With only a few hours until midnight, I hope you’ll consider an end-of-year donation to help ensure a more effective, representative and responsive government by passing Ranked Choice Voting statewide. …
  Dr. Michael Osterholm · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

I wanted to reach out personally

Dear John, I am proud to be part of FairVote Minnesota’s board and its mission to advance Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota. While I have been busy advising our leaders on the most effective ways to combat this pandemic, I make time for FairVote Minnesota because…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Every dollar goes to help save our democracy

Dear John, We have made historic gains at FairVote Minnesota this year, and as 2020 comes to a close, I am simply amazed at what our organization has achieved. In 2020, we launched a successful RCV candidate program and helped to elect an incredible slate of pro-RCV leader…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 4:17 PM

FairVote’s new video!

John -- As the year comes to a close, we wanted to share our new highlight video of all the progress that was made for ranked choice voting in 2020. For all its challenges, 2020 was the best year for FairVote's reform proposals in our history. Ranked choice voting has gained …
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Last chance to register and join us and Steve Simon tomorrow!

Dear John, We hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Just a quick note to let you know you still have a chance to register and join us for our final zoom event of the year, Fighting for our Democracy with Special Guest Secretary of State Steve Simon, tomorrow, December 2…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Holiday Holidays from FairVote Minnesota

From FairVote Minnesota, wishing you health and hope this holiday season. Connect With Us: Facebook   Twitter   Contact Info: FairVote Minnesota550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210Saint Paul, MN 55114United States   unsubscribe  
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Reminder: Special Event with Secretary of State Steve Simon

Dear John, We hope you’ll join us on zoom for our FINAL event of the year, Fighting for our Democracy with Special Guest Secretary of State Steve Simon, Sunday, December 27th at 4pm CT. There has never been a more critical time to join us as we discuss the unprecedented 20…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Double Your Gift of Democracy and Hope

Dear John, No doubt, 2020 has been challenging for our democracy. But there is a silver lining: Ranked Choice Voting — which has has been cited by national political experts as one of the top reforms to strengthen our democracy and improve our elections — continues to expa…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Join us for Fighting for our Democracy with Special Guest Secretary of State Steve Simon

Dear John, We’d like to invite you to a special zoom event, Fighting for our Democracy with Special Guest Secretary of State Steve Simon, on December 27th at 4:00 pm CT. This is a timely conversation about the unprecedented 2020 elections and the future of democracy reform…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Time to end the “spoiler” problem — act now to take RCV statewide

Dear John, The time has come to advance Ranked Choice Voting for statewide use. 2020 was a year of significant victories for RCV across our state: both Bloomington and Minnetonka passed RCV for local use and we were successful in electing an amazing slate of pro-RCV leader…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM

New Webinar TOMORROW

John -- Join us for our FINAL webinar for the year! Meet our FairVote staff behind the work. We’ll take some time to reflect on 2020 and then look ahead to what’s to come in 2021. RSVP today to join us at 12pm EST TOMORROW.  You’ll hear from:  Deb Otis, FairVote’s senior re…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Today is Giving Tuesday — Help us reach our goal of $10,000

Dear John, We are grateful for the many ways you support our work to ensure a stronger democracy through Ranked Choice Voting.  There have been persistent attacks on our democratic system this election cycle, and your support is needed now more than ever! If there is a sil…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 2:19 PM

How You Can Help FairVote Effect Change in 2021 and Beyond

John -- FairVote is a national leader for a functional and truly representative democracy by championing reforms that get at the heart of fixing our broken politics: ranked choice voting (RCV) for all major elections and the Fair Representation Act for Congress. While 2020 has…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from FairVote Minnesota

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Welcome to the Movement for Ranked Choice Voting!

Dear John, Thank you for joining the movement for a better democracy! Together, we can implement Ranked Choice Voting, an achievable and powerful election reform that reduces negative partisanship and fosters a more inclusive, civil, diverse, and representative democracy that works for everyone.  We…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 9:26 PM

New Webinar Dec. 1: Ranked Choice Voting Won Big!

Friend -- Join us on Tuesday, December 1 at 2pm EST for The Future of American Elections: Ranked Choice Voting Won Big! RSVP today to join us at 2pm EST with special guests Scott Kendall, campaign counsel, for Measure 2 in Alaska; and Caroline Griffith, an organizer and activ…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Ranked choice voting 2020 wins and uses

Friend -- The 2020 elections earlier this month yielded the highest voter turnout in American history. Our political systems have become the focus of nearly all public conversation, driven by the clash between winner-take-all voting rules and a hyper-polarized political system…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 10:33 PM

REMINDER: Tomorrow’s webinar on ranked choice voting in Maine!

Friend -- Join us tomorrow for another webinar: The Future of American Elections: Maine Leads with the First RCV Presidential General Election. RSVP to join us at NOON EST with special guests Assistant Professor at Colby College Carrie LeVan, Executive Director of the League o…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 6:18 PM

FairVote, Election Day, and Ranked Choice Voting

Friend, This is a challenging time in the United States. In an election when a greater share of adults voted than ever before in our history, we find ourselves deeply divided. We know that most Americans are focused on the question of who has won the presidential election. Tha…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Final Countdown to Elections: FairVote and Ranked Choice Voting

Dear Friend -- We hope you are safe and well as our nation prepares for what is proving to be a historic election next Tuesday. Early data suggests unprecedented voter turnout, with more than 70 million votes already cast early. This number is staggering even when considering …
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 10:38 PM

Join us tomorrow!

Friend -- “The Future of American Elections” webinar series starts again tomorrow with a conversation about why conservatives support ranked choice voting!  Join Cato Institute senior fellow Walter Olson, attorney and FairVote board member Jennifer Nassour and Stan Lockhart of…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
October 17, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Rankit.Vote 2.0

Friend -- After many long months of work on Rankit.vote, we are excited to announce the release of Rankit.vote 2.0! Whether you’ve used it before, or will be creating your own polls for the very first time, here is what you need to know:  Rankit.vote allows you to create your…
  Aida Cavalic, FairVote · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Apply to work at FairVote!

Friend -- We are up to a lot these days at FairVote, from launching a webinar series this election season to major gains across the movement in pursuit of ranked choice voting and other key electoral reforms. Keep an eye out for an email tomorrow about the newest iteration of …
  Emily Risch, FairVote · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Andrew Yang joins us!

Friend -- Our webinar series “The Future of American Elections” is on a roll. Join us for the next one on Tuesday, October 12 at 12pm EDT where we’ll speak with entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. RSVP: The Futu…
  Katie Dahl, FairVote · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 5:59 PM

YES on Ranked Choice Voting Ballot Measures

Friend -- Today is October 1st, which means there are 34 days until Election Day. We hope you find value in these resources we gathered from our friends and allies on safe and fair participation in elections this year. We also have a simple request for those of you who want to…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 7:11 PM

Join Bill Weld and Danielle Allen, plus Andrew Yang!

Friend -- “The Future of American Elections” continues as we announce new guests!   Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld will join Harvard Professor Danielle Allen to talk about “Redefining Representation for American Voters”. RSVP to …
  Khalid Pitts · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Safe and Fair Election Resources

Friend -- All Americans deserve fair access to cast their vote safely and securely even when facing an unprecedented combination of political polarization and a global coronavirus pandemic.  FairVote’s mission is grounded in ensuring that every voter matters in every election.…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 8:02 PM

RSVP to join us next week!

Friend -- The Future of American Elections continues next week with guests Katherine Gehl and Daniel Newman as they share innovative ways to ensure the U.S. government reflects more of us. Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00pm EST The Future of American Elections: Innovating for a…
  Emily Risch · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Webinar: You’re Invited Aug 28th

Hi Friend -- We hope you’re able to make it to the first of our webinar series, The Future of American Elections, this Friday. America was founded on the principle that each of us should have the right to representation, that each of us should have a say in who makes up our g…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
August 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Webinar Series: The Future of American Elections

Hello Friend, We’re excited to present a new webinar series that will empower you as both a voter and as an advocate for key electoral reforms. We hope you and your family have stayed healthy through the current hardships our country is facing. We’ve been weathering the storm…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Growing hope for Ranked Choice Voting

Friend, Amidst the challenges of a pandemic, it is encouraging to see growing hope for winning electoral reform and FairVote’s long-time goals: new uses of ranked choice voting; a slew of upcoming ballot measures; a “tournament” win; and ranked choice voting being featured on …
  Diane Silver, FairVote · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Let’s get ranked choice voting for DC elections!

Hello Friend -- The Washington Post endorsed Ranked Choice Voting for DC City Council elections! Because you support ranked choice voting, we want to make sure you see this important milestone in an effort to make RCV the mainstream voting method for elections across America! …
  Katie Dahl, FairVote · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Help us spread the word!

Friend -- The Ranked Choice Voting Week of Action has been a success—thanks to people like you! Thousands participated with us this week to build support for ranked choice voting.   Today, Day 7, is the final day, but the movement is just getting started. We need a broad bas…
  Katie Dahl, FairVote · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Write a letter-to-the-editor

Friend -- The timing of the ranked choice voting Week of Action couldn’t have worked out better. The goal is to spread awareness and build support—and we’ve got a ton of successes and opportunities to share right now. All week we’ve been asking for your help with digital act…
  Katie Dahl, FairVote · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Here we go!

Friend -- While our communities, states, country and the world grapple with the fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak, we have anchors that hold us fast to the hope for better elections.Now is the time to build on our progress.Here are four reasons to participate in the #RankedCh…
  Scott Siebel, FairVote · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Join us next week

Friend -- FairVote is looking forward to hosting the ranked choice voting Week of Action next week, May 3–9! Thank you to everyone who already signed up for some of the week’s events. If you haven’t already, register in advance for the deep dive webinar on Wednesday evening ne…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Celebration Time: Ranked Choice Voting Act Wins Fast Company Award

Friend -- I have good news! The Ranked Choice Voting Act (HR 4464) has won a spot as  finalist in Fast Company's 2020 World Changing ideas, coming to newsstands May 5! A big thanks to Fast Company and HR 4464 sponsor Congressman Jamie Raskin. In a year of exciting progress for…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 9:10 PM

We need ranked choice voting

Friend -- We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy in these challenging and uncertain times.  The Covid-19 pandemic has powerfully disrupted our lives. It’s also revealed that  election systems long-deserving of reform are showing new fragility.  We at FairVote are…
  Diane Silver · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 8:30 PM

RCV Week of Action is building momentum!

Dear Friend -- We are thrilled at the response we’ve had so far for the upcoming Week of Action for ranked choice voting, May 3–9. Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who have already signed up for the kick-off event.  We are grateful for your engagement and can’t wait to …
  Scott Siebel, FairVote · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Join Dave Daley Monday to talk RCV in a pandemic

Friend -- As the pandemic continues, we hope you all stay healthy, stay home, and stay empowered. This crisis underscores the need for safe and fair elections. If you’ve been watching the news and wondering how this pandemic could impact elections today and in November, check…
  Diane Silver · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Join our week of action from your living room

Dear Friend -- First and foremost, I hope you and yours are “social distancing” in safety. We know that the current crisis has affected nearly everyone in their daily activities, and that many are facing financial and family stress. We deeply hope that you and your loved ones …
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 4:39 PM

Covid-19's Impact on Voting and Democracy

Dear Friend -- Just like you, we’re all reeling here at FairVote in reaction to the slew of daily challenges coming with the coronavirus. We’ve shifted to working remotely and trying our best to substitute online hangouts for in-person collaboration. First and foremost, I trus…
  FairVote · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:36 PM

NEW Poll: Exciting times for ranked choice voting!

Friend -- First, we hope you saw the New York Times Editorial: “The Primaries Are Just Dumb” from Wednesday, which makes the case for using ranked choice voting in presidential primaries. We've been driving RCV’s momentum: Appearing on national television, writing op-ed's for…
  FairVote · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 4:02 PM

🗓RSVP: Join us at NYU in Washington, DC!

Friend -- Join us on Tuesday, February 4 for “A Congress for Everyone: The Impact of the Fair Representation Act,” a symposium with leading democracy scholars and practitioners to discuss what a fair and proportional voting system would look like in the United States. The even…
  Drew Penrose · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Reminder: Join us Feb. 4 at NYU in Washington, DC!

Friend -- Join us on Tuesday, February 4 “A Congress for Everyone: The Impact of the Fair Representation Act,” a symposium with leading democracy scholars and practitioners to discuss what a fair and proportional voting system would look like in the United States.  Here is wha…
  Drew Penrose · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Join us for a Fair Representation Act Symposium!

Friend --  We are getting ready for our big Symposium on the Fair Representation, “A Congress for Everyone: The Impact of the Fair Representation Act,”. It's free and will be held at the New York University campus in Washington, DC on February 4th beginning at 3pm. We'll have …
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 6:31 PM

Best FairVote Reform Media of 2019

Dear Friend -- Before we bid farewell to 2019 and the second decade of the new millennium, the FairVote team wanted to share their favorite media of the year. We also are offering an opportunity to join so many of our loyal backers in making a 2019 charitable donation to bring…
  Rob Richie, FairVote · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Watch our NEW Rank the Vote video!

Dear Friend -- It’s an exciting time for elections reform! The reform movement we’ve led for years to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to the United States had a big year in 2019 due to the growing group of national and state reform partners dedicating their time to make this …
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 12:52 PM

Giving Tuesday

Friend -- You’ll be hearing from countless worthy nonprofits today about Giving Tuesday. FairVote respectfully requests your support.  FairVote is the nation’s “go-to” electoral group for the biggest ideas in electoral reform that can win —  the structural reforms like ranked…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Please celebrate our Champions of Democracy this Monday

Friend -- It’s been a big month for ranked choice voting. New York City passed it for its 2021 elections with 73% of the vote, and a record 11 cities held RCV elections. Democrats in five states will cast RCV ballots next spring in their presidential primaries, and both the Ra…