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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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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. …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Happy New Years from FairVote Minnesota

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