FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Happy Juneteenth

    Dear John,   We were pleased to see Congress passed legislation this week establishing June 19th as a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.    Celebrations this year are made more special by becoming a …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Democracy is at stake - double your impact with a match TODAY

    Dear John - this is important:   There are ongoing efforts to spread misinformation about the 2020 election, and there is growing evidence that those at the highest levels of government assisted and pursued these efforts to overturn a …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Last chance to get your ticket to a great conversation

    Dear John,   Are women leading our democracy forward? Heck yes!  Get your ticket today to hear from some of the best and brightest democracy champions we know. Seriously, you won’t want to miss it. So grab your lunch and tune in for a …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Reminder: Get your tickets now for our special event Why RCV is Good for Women!

    Dear John,   We hope you’ll join us next Tuesday for an important conversation with Erin Vilardi, Founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead, on how Ranked Choice Voting is proving to advance more women in elective office!   Vilardi will share s…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 1:59 PM

REMINDER: Webinar: Local RCV Advocates Share Their Experiences

Hi John -- A quick reminder that we will be holding a webinar today at 4pm ET to learn more about ranked choice advocacy across the country. We hope you can join us! Best- Katie Dahl Manager of State Partnerships   ### John -- Join us next week on Tuesday, June 8 at 4pm ET for our next webinar…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 8:52 PM

You're Invited: Local RCV Advocates Share Their Experiences

John -- Join us next week on Tuesday, June 8 at 4pm ET for our next webinar, “From the Field: How Advocates Are Building Support for Ranked Choice Voting.” New groups, well-established organizations, and many in between are building support for ranked choice voting in their states and communiti…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Join us for Why Ranked Choice Voting is Good for Women

    Dear John,   Please join us for a powerful conversation with Erin Vilardi, Founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead, on Tuesday, June 15th at 12:00 PM CT to get the inside scoop on New York City’s ranked choice elections and the latest researc…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM

May Update: Rep. Phillips announces RCV as a National Priority & FVMN Outlines Next Steps for MN

    Dear John, Congressman Dean Phillips makes RCV a top priority  Ranked Choice Voting continues to gain national media attention and momentum. Minnesota’s very own Congressman Dean Phillips is leading the conversation by pushing th…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Recordings: BIPOC and Reform Victories Webinars

        Hi John- Two recordings of recent FairVote webinars have now been uploaded to YouTube for your review: Ranked Choice Voting's Benefits for Candidates and Voters of Color 2021 Reform Victories: FairVote Progress Report Don't forget to register for our final webinar of the season on Ju…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Reminder: Timely Event on 2021 Reform Victories

Hi John- A reminder to join us today for this special event if you haven't already registered.  Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and local Utah leaders will share about the immense progress ranked choice voting had already made in 2021, and FairVote staff will share what to expect for the rest of th…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 9:38 PM

CORRECTION: Timely Event on 2021 Reform Victories

Huge apologies! The link was broken in this email - it has since been fixed.   Dear John,  Join us next week on Tuesday, May 18 at 3:30pm ET for our virtual event, “2021 Reform Victories: FairVote Progress Report.”  Special guest Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) will join us to provide an update on …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 8:42 PM

A tough week for democracy in Minnesota

    Friends,   It has been a tough week for democracy in Minnesota.   For the last four months our opponents in the Minnesota Senate have been pushing hard to ban Ranked Choice Voting, an effort this week that included an anti-RCV conference com…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 8:38 PM

Timely Event on 2021 Reform Victories

Dear John,  Join us next week on Tuesday, May 18 at 3:30pm ET for our virtual event, “2021 Reform Victories: FairVote Progress Report.”  Special guest Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) will join us to provide an update on his work in Congress to support RCV and discuss New York City’s upcoming implem…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Reminder: Webinar: Benefits of RCV for Candidates and Voters of Color

Hi John -  A reminder to join us today for this special webinar if you haven't already registered.  FairVote has also released the results of a new report on the impact of ranked choice voting on candidates and voters of color. Deb Otis will be sharing more about this report's findings on this …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Give to our Spring ForwardMN campaign!

    Dear John, Tomorrow is the last day to give to FairVote Minnesota through GiveMN’s spring giving event - SpringForwardMN. Have you had a chance to make your donation yet?   At a time when partisan divisiveness, negativity and misinformation …

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  FairVote · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 7:29 PM

New Webinar: Benefits of RCV for Candidates and Voters of Color

Dear John,  Join us this week on Wednesday, May 12 at 4pm ET for our next webinar, “Ranked Choice Voting’s Benefits for Candidates and Voters of Color”. New research from FairVote suggests that candidates of color benefit in RCV elections, making gains and building support through successive ro…

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  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Recording: The Basics of RCV Administration

Hi John - Last week's webinar has been recorded and is available on FairVote's YouTube page.  For more information on ranked choice voting election administration, don't forget to check out the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center. Best- Ashley Houghton Communications Director, FairVote ###   H…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Sign our petition to stop the ban on Ranked Choice Voting - need 500 more signatures

    *** 500 SIGNATURES NEEDED *** Dear John, Last week, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would ban Ranked Choice Voting in local elections and included measures that would make election day voting more difficult, like provisional ba…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Going all-in to oppose the RCV ban - match ends at midnight

    Dear John, We’re at a crucial point in the legislative session. As you may have seen, earlier this week the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that will ban Ranked Choice Voting. If we’re going to stop this effort to reverse our incredible wins,…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 6:23 PM

April Update: Making Big Strides Toward a More Inclusive & Representative Democracy at the Legislature and in our Cities

    Dear John,   As spring finally arrives, Minnesota is, in some ways, experiencing an awakening on racial justice - with hope and accountability from the Chauvin verdict but also continued dismay and heartbreak at continued injustices. We know…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Breaking: Senate voted to keep RCV ban in the omnibus bill - help us push back

    BREAKING: The Minnesota Senate just passed a bill that will ban Ranked Choice Voting.   We’re going all-in to protect our democracy and the next few days are critical. GIVE TODAY Dear John,   The Minnesota Senate continues dow…

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  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 1:39 PM

Fwd: New Webinar: The Basics of RCV Administration

Hi John- A reminder that the next webinar in our series is going to be held today at 4pm EST. Join FairVote's Deb Otis as she moderates a panel of elections experts on how to conduct elections using ranked choice voting ballots. FairVote is partnering with the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Cent…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Senate floor vote on anti-RCV measure moved to TOMORROW - Help us oppose the ban

    Dear John,   The Minnesota Senate moved the debate and vote on the Senate State Government Omnibus bill (SF 1831) to this Monday April 26; the bill includes a provision to ban RCV in local elections as well as other measures that make …

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Spring 2021 Update from FairVote’s Executive Director

Dear John, We hope your spring is filled with promise for a brighter future. The emergence of the vaccine gives hope for an eventual end to the coronavirus pandemic. While FairVote’s staff continues to work remotely, we hope to see you in person in the not-so-distant future. I…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 10:30 PM

The work of building a racially just democracy continues

    Dear John,   The past year has been a wrenching time for our state, particularly for Black and brown Minnesotans. While we applaud the justice system holding Officer Derek Chauvin accountable for the murder of George Floyd, we also rec…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM

New Webinar: The Basics of RCV Administration

Dear John,  Join us next week on Tuesday, April 27 at 4pm ET for our next webinar, “The Basics of Ranked Choice Voting Administration.” We’re partnering with the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center (RCVRC) to provide you with a brief presentation and discussion with election …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Urgent - Help us oppose the RCV ban in the Senate omnibus bill and help our communities

    Dear John,   It is a fraught time in Minnesota, as we all anxiously await a verdict in the Chauvin trial. And yet later this week, the Minnesota Senate will be debating and voting on the Senate State Government Omnibus bill (SF 1831) t…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Sign the petition to stop the ban on Ranked Choice Voting in MN

    Dear John,   We had an inspiring briefing from our Ranked Choice Voting  bill authors in the Minnesota Senate yesterday! In this critical moment when the eyes of the world are on Minnesota, they are working to push our democracy forwar…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Thursday at 9am: Join bill authors briefing to support pro-democracy RCV bill and denounce anti-democratic efforts in Senate

    Dear John,   Our Ranked Choice Voting bill authors in the Minnesota Senate, led by chief author Sen. Kent Eken, will host a briefing this Thursday, April 15 from 9:00-9:30am to highlight the importance of the Ranked Choice Voting legis…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Fwd: Solving Our Polarization Crisis

Hi John,  Reminder, please join us tomorrow at 4pm ET for a new FairVote webinar called, “The Electoral Reform Imperative to Address Our Polarization Crisis.”There is still time to RSVP and pass this along to those who may be interested.  Thanks! Emily  Friend, Join us next w…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Video you don’t want to miss - Over 100 join Women Leading Democracy Forward

    Dear John,   Wow! More than 100 people tuned in Tuesday to join our powerful conversation, Women Leading Democracy Forward, with national democracy expert and award-winning author, Professor Danielle Allen, State Senator Melisa Franzen…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 4:38 PM

New Webinar: Solving Our Polarization Crisis

John, Join us next week on Wednesday, April 14 at 4pm ET for our next webinar, “The Electoral Reform Imperative to Address Our Polarization Crisis.” FairVote President and CEO Rob Richie will lead a discussion on how electoral reform can address the United State’s polarization…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Urgent - Help us oppose the Anti-RCV bill

    Dear John,   You have been an AMAZING supporter, helping us to advance Ranked Choice Voting in the House and defending against an anti-RCV bill in the Senate. We need your voice to weigh again - and because it’s the legislative process…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 8:30 PM

LAST CHANCE - Women Leading Democracy Forward is tomorrow

  Good afternoon John, This is your last chance to RSVP and attend our special zoom event tomorrow, Women Leading Democracy Forward. We’ve had an overwhelming response so far and tickets are selling fast!  Please join us as we bring together national democracy expert and award-winning autho…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

You don’t want to miss this

Dear John, We hope you'll sign up and join us this Tuesday, April 6 from 5 - 6pm CT for our second annual Women Leading Democracy Forward event! This event supports the important work of Fairvote Minnesota in advancing Ranked Choice Voting statewide. Tickets start at just $25 and any amoun…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 2:53 PM

Fwd: Gerrymandering: What to Expect in 2021

Good morning,  FairVote is hosting a webinar tomorrow at 4pm ET called, “Gerrymandering: What to Expect in 2021 and How to Avoid it in 2031.”Please join us, and pass this along to those who may be interested. Thanks! Emily  Friend -- Join us on Tuesday, March 30 at 4pm ET for…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 10:48 PM

Join Women Leading Democracy Forward Tuesday, April 6

With Professor Danielle Allen, Senator Melisa Franzen, and Representative Kelly Morrison Dear John, Did you see the exciting news? On April 6th at 5pm CT, Professor Danielle Allen – renowned political theorist and Director of Harvard’s Center for Ethics – will be joining State Senator Melis…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 9:54 PM

Gerrymandering: What to Expect in 2021

John -- Join us on Tuesday, March 30 at 4pm ET for our next webinar, “Gerrymandering: What to Expect in 2021 and How to Avoid it in 2031.” FairVote senior fellow David Daley will lead a discussion on gerrymandering and what to expect when there are partisans drawing the lines…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join us for Black Leaders at the Forefront of Democracy Reform, March 23rd

Dear John, Please join us for Black Leaders at 
the Forefront of Democracy Reform: Breaking Down Structural Inequities 
and Creating a Racially Just Democracy on Tuesday, March 23, 12-1pm CT. The event will be moderated by University of Minnesota Professor and FairVote MN …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 10:12 PM

Thank You - Let’s Keep Going

Dear John, A huge THANK YOU to all of you for showing Minnesota legislators the overwhelming support for Ranked Choice Voting at the hearing today! We are building momentum and a movement for a stronger, more just democracy, and your voice is key. Truly amazing. In just a …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 7:14 PM

A big week for RCV: Submit Testimony + Attend H.F. 89 Committee Hearing Wednesday

  Hello John, This week is a really important one as we push to advance H.F. 89 - the bill that will implement Ranked Choice Voting statewide and give communities the local control they deserve to adopt RCV if they wish. Help us ensure RCV advances by “showing up” on Wednesday at its firs…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Fwd: Reminder RCV at Universities Webinar

Hello,  I just wanted to remind you that FairVote is hosting a webinar tomorrow called, "Ranked Choice Voting at Universities" at 12pm ET. You'll hear from students from four out of the 90 colleges and universities that currently use RCV to elect their student body governments…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Join us for a conversation with Danielle Allen, Sen. Franzen and Rep. Morrison on women leading democracy forward!

With Professor Danielle Allen, Senator Melisa Franzen, and Representative Kelly Morrison Dear John, Please join us for a special zoom event, Women Leading Democracy Forward, on April 6th from 5 - 6pm CT.  The event will bring together Professor Danielle Allen – renowned political theorist a…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Help us Advance RCV Bill H.F. 89 - Contact Committee & Submit Testimony

Dear John, It is crunch time for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota and we need just a few minutes of your time. H.F. 89 - the bill that would bring RCV to Minnesota - will be heard in the Local Government Division on Wednesday, March 17 at 8:30am.  We need you to take a mo…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Join us for Black Leaders at the Forefront of Democracy Reform, March 23rd

Dear John, This extraordinarily challenging year has revealed, in often painful ways, the tremendous inequities faced by black and brown people in Minnesota and across the country. From the disparate effects highlighted by Covid-19 to treatment of black citizens by police …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Demand a vote to advance RCV Bill H.F. 89

Dear John, We need you to keep fighting. The Local Government Division of the State Government Finance and Elections Committee will hold the first hearing on a statewide Ranked Choice Voting bill on Wednesday, March 17 at 8:30am. The bill, HF 89 – sponsored by a broad and …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 1:57 AM

Huge Opposition to Anti-RCV Bill Tonight - Thank You

Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined the hearing tonight and for your flexibility when Chair Mary Kiffmeyer changed the time. And a huge thanks to all of you who submitted testimony and sent emails to protest the Ranked Choice Voting Prohibition Bill, SF 708, in the…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 12:09 AM

UPDATE - New link to view hearing at 6:30!

Dear John, We wanted to let you know that the Senate recently updated the link to view the hearing on the anti-RCV bill, SF 708. Please go to  http://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 to watch. Your Fairvote MN team Connect With Us: Facebook…

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  Dr. Michael Osterholm · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 5:35 PM

The Time is Now

  Dear John, This is Dr. Michael Osterholm, FairVote Minnesota Board Member.  I am constantly asked, “What’s the one thing we can do to fix our healthcare system?” And the answer I give: Fix our democracy. If we fix our democracy, healthcare policy, our response to the pandemic, and policy…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 6:06 PM

NEW Webinar RCV 101

John -- We’re excited to announce a continuation of “The Future of American Elections'' webinar series starting next week with seven NEW webinars from now until the end of May.  As always, we hope you and your family have stayed healthy through the current hardships our countr…

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