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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Following up

A bill to BAN Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota introduced by Senator Koran - Senate File 708   Did you see our email, John? Here’s the quick version: our opponents are at it again, trying to BAN Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota.  We will successfully defeat this attempt, but we’ll need yo…
  Jeremy Seitz-Brown · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 10:52 PM

Save the date for the 2021 FairVote Awards!

Dear John,  We are in a critical moment in the history of America’s democracy, as laid bare in the 2020 elections and their aftermath. FairVote and our electoral reform partners have made historic progress over the past year, and we now have an unprecedented opportunity to cre…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Reps. Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Ilhan Omar and AG Keith Ellison to join FairVote MN for Democracy Town Hall Series

Ranked Choice Voting, combating voter suppression, non-partisan redistricting, campaign finance reform, and more to be discussed. Dear John, After witnessing our democracy come under attack on January 6th, so many of us are asking: “How did we get here and what can we do to strengthen our …
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Breaking: Bill to ban RCV is back - help us fight it

Senate File 708, introduced by Senator Koran, would ban Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota.   Dear John, Our opponents are at it again: this week, Senator Mark Koran introduced a bill to BAN Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. This is an attempt to not only usurp local control but also prohib…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Ready for action? Let’s pass RCV in the MN House!!

Dear John, January 6 made abundantly clear that now is the time we make the changes necessary to build a more resilient, representative, and inclusive democracy. And our bill HF89 speaks to this moment. HF89, authored by Rep. Steve Elkins, adopts Ranked Choice Voting for l…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 11:03 PM

$100K match to pass RCV statewide!

Dear John, Minnesotans understand that the time for democracy reform is now. Over 150 people joined our Zoom event, Democracy Reform Is Our Nation’s #1 Priority yesterday afternoon with State Representative Cedrick Frazier, award-winning political scientist and author Dr. …
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Democracy in Crisis at 4pm TODAY: Last chance to register!

Dear John, There is still time to RSVP to today's virtual discussion moderated by State Representative Cedrick Frazier, with award-winning political scientist and author Dr. Lee Drutman and U.S. Representative Angie Craig, a leading advocate of government reform and cospon…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Don't forget - register to join us on Sunday

Dear John, We hope you'll sign up and join us this Sunday, January 31st at 4:00pm CT for a critical discussion about how we can strengthen our democracy through reform.  You can register at fairvotemn.org/rsvp This virtual discussion will be moderated by State Representat…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 24, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Reminder: Join us on Jan. 31 with Congresswoman Angie Craig, Rep. Cedrick Frazier & Author Lee Drutman

Dear John, Tickets are going fast for our upcoming virtual event, Democracy Reform Is Our Nation's #1 Priority, on Sunday, January 31st at 4pm and we'd love for you to join us!   Please register online to hear a discussion moderated by State Representative Cedrick Frazier,…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
January 23, 2021 at 3:04 PM

It's #RCVDAY!

John -- It’s FINALLY Ranked Choice Voting Day (January, 23, 1-23)!  It’s time to make some noise online! Here are three things you can do right now:  Email your member of congress to see where they stand on Ranked Choice Voting. Click here. *Once you hear back from your memb…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 4:18 PM

TOMORROW: Join us for #RCVDAY

Dear John,  We are gearing up for Ranked Choice Voting Day on Saturday, January 23! If you’d like to join the conversation, here are two things you can do to participate:   Use and follow #RCVDAY on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook throughout the day tomorrow, January 23.  Vi…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 11:54 PM

Democracy in Crisis: Special event with Congresswoman Angie Craig, Lee Drutman & Rep. Cedrick Frazier

Dear John, Tomorrow we inaugurate a new president. But January 6 will forever be a stain on American democracy. All those who were responsible must be held accountable. But accountability is not sufficient, nor is a transition to a new president. The events of January 6 ex…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Towards a More Racially Just Democracy in Honor of MLK

Dear John, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew more than anyone about the dangers of anti-democratic forces working against the dream of a fully representative, multiracial democracy. The insurgency attack at the U.S. Capitol and threats at state capitols across the country ma…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 12:31 AM

HF 89: The Antidote to Extremism

  Dear John, We are once again in a moment of crisis, but this one is like none other because it is aimed squarely at our democracy itself. We must take action to rid and safeguard our democracy against the kind of violent and racist extremism that has ta…
  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Ranked Choice Voting Day (Jan. 23)

John -- Politics is tearing our nation apart, preventing solutions for our most pressing issues.? Ranked choice voting is a pragmatic reform that will incentivize elected officials to represent more of us. And it has momentum, which means our chances of making ranked choice vo…
  Rob Richie · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Healing our country

John -- The attack on the U.S. Capitol yesterday was a brazen attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the presidential election results and to overthrow the will of the American people. It was an assault on far more than the U.S. House and Senate: it threatened the very fo…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Statement from FairVote Minnesota’s Executive Director on Yesterday’s Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Dear John, Our worst fears about our democracy were realized yesterday. The horrific events, and those responsible for them, are a stain on our history and democracy itself. When elected leaders spread lies about our elections and incite violence – while shocking – no one …
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 2:02 PM

RCV ready for introduction in the 2021 Session!

  Dear John,   RCV Takes the Stage as the State Legislative Session Begins   Minnesota’s state legislative session begins today, January 4, at noon, and the need to strengthen our democracy through Ranked Choice Voting could never be more apparent. In the…
  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Happy New Years from FairVote Minnesota

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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 …