Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Making sure you saw Dr. Osterholm’s letter

    I hope you saw Dr. Mike Osterholm’s email yesterday.    We've made remarkable progress this month, but we're not in the clear just yet. We still need to raise just over $5,000 by 11:59 pm to hit our end of year goal.   We know that’s a lot, but we also know how…

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  Dr. Michael Osterholm · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

I wanted to reach out personally

    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 t…

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  Khalid Pitts · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 8:45 PM

FairVote Welcomes Andrew Yang

John -- This has been an historic year for FairVote’s reform vision. Nationally, three ranked choice voting provisions passed the U.S. House, and FairVote leaders were featured everywhere from the New York Times to CBS Morning News. More than half of state legislatures debated…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:01 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  

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 7:47 PM

2021 Recap – and help us get ready for2022

    John,  What a year –thanks to you!!    2021 continued the tremendous momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Read our year-end recap below for all the success YOU made possible and for steps you can take TODAY to push RCV forwa…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Give the gift of democracy

    There is still time to make a tax-deductible or stock donation to the FairVote Minnesota Foundation!  John,  This holiday season, we’re so thankful for your support of FairVote Minnesota’s work to protect and strengthen our democ…

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  Angela Kouters, FairVote · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Take Action Now: Support the Rank Choice Voting Amendment

John --Today, Thursday, December 9th, the U.S. House will decide whether to amend the Protect Our Democracy Act (PODA) to include the Voter Choice Act -- important legislation providing 40 million dollars in grants for state and local governments transitioning their elections …

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Fwd: New Webinar: RCV in 2021 and 2022

Hello John, We hope you can join us for this afternoon's webinar! It's a great opportunity to learn about ranked choice voting's biggest year ever -- from New York City to Utah to Virginia and everywhere in between.  We hope you can make it to the live event, so FairVote and l…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Congressman Phillips’ Voter Choice Act up for a vote tomorrow (Thurs.) -- Contact your member of congress!

    John,  You can take action to strengthen our democracy on a national level with just a few minutes of your time TONIGHT!   This fall, Representative Dean Phillips (MN-03) and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Angus King (I-ME) reintro…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM

LAST CHANCE: Register for our event tomorrow with Dr. Michael Osterholm

    John, There is still time to sign up to join us for tomorrow’s virtual discussion, A Vaccine for Democracy, with Dr. Michael Osterholm, moderated by State Representative Dr. Kelly Morrison on December 8 at 4:30pm CT. REGISTER NOW …

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM

New Webinar: RCV in 2021 and 2022

John -- Join us on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 4pm ET for our end-of-year webinar, “The Future of American Elections, RCV in 2021 and 2022.” Ranked choice voting is the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the country, now in 50 jurisdictions with nearly 10 million voters ab…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Exciting update: Andy Slavitt will join our Vaccine for Democracy event on Dec 8 – register today

    John, You are not going to want to miss FairVote Minnesota’s special zoom event, A Vaccine for Democracy with Dr. Michael Osterholm, this coming Wednesday, December 8 at 4:30 pm CT. Dr. Osterholm, one of the country’s foremost infectio…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Fund the Movement for Better Elections

Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. In this week of family gatherings and expressions of gratitude, I wanted to express my thanks to all of you in our growing family of donors. Please consider a contribution to FairVote. Your donation will help pass election reforms that ma…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Dec. 8 with Dr. Mike Osterholm — don’t forget to register

    John, I hope you had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving! I’m reaching out today to make sure you received the invitation for our upcoming special zoom event on December 8 at 4:30 pm CT: A Vaccine for Democracy, with our country’s leading…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 12:29 AM

Happy Thanksgiving from FairVote Minnesota

      FairVote Minnesota550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210Saint Paul, MN 55114United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. …

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Election 2021 and looking forward

Dear John, Fair and secure access to the ballot remains a subject of fierce debate in the United States, and we stand with those seeking to uphold the right to vote. In that spirit, we are advancing changes that we think can bring together Americans in advancing that precious …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 21, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Join us for special event – A Vaccine for Democracy with Dr. Mike Osterholm, Dec 8

    John, We’d like to invite you to a special Zoom event, A Vaccine for Democracy on December 8th from 4:30pm to 5:15 pm CT. Our country's preeminent COVID-19 expert, Dr. Michael Osterholm, will give an update on the pandemic, how politic…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 3:39 PM

So grateful

    John,   Yesterday was a remarkable Give to the Max Day for FairVote MN - one that shows how dedicated our community is to saving our democracy.    If you didn’t get an opportunity to contribute yesterday, it’s not too late. Our FairVote MN b…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 2:00 AM

Will you dig deep and help save our democracy?

    John,   Give to the Max Day is coming to a close in less than four hours, and we have $2,200 in matching funds left available, which means your donation will be immediately doubled!   Ranked Choice Voting enables progress on critical issues …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Today’s the day for democracy

    John,   Did you see Jeanne’s email yesterday? Give to the Max Day is today and we are only $11,700 from making our $15,000 goal!   Join us at this critical moment as we work to save our democracy by making a donation to FairVote Minnesota. A…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Give to the Max and double your donation!

    Dear John,   Tomorrow is Minnesota’s giving holiday, the day where we ask our supporters to dig deep for our democracy. And, thanks to the generosity of our FairVote Minnesota board, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Fwd: Ranked Choice Voting Wins Again in Historic Local Minnesota Elections

    John, Tuesday was a milestone day for implementation of Ranked Choice Voting in our state and demonstrates why Minnesota is ready for Ranked Choice Voting! We want to share with you the press release we just sent to the media and other…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Election Day at FairVote

Dear John, Today is Election Day in much of the country, including city elections, statewide ballot measures and gubernatorial and state legislative elections in Virginia and New Jersey. If you have an opportunity to vote, please consider doing so -- our representative democra…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM

A historic year for RCV: Help voters rank the vote - last chance to sign up

    Dear John, Election day is almost here, and this is your last chance to help us educate voters about Ranked Choice Voting and help prepare them to rank their ballots!   Whatever time you can give will be directly assisting voters, and …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Rank Your Vote GOTV - we need your help

    Dear John, Municipal Election Day is less than 2 weeks away! And many voters are already voting early – in person and by mail.    If you’re a voter in one of the five Ranked Choice Voting cities and haven’t yet voted, here is a link to…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM

October newsletter: Time to rank the vote

    Dear John, Right Now!! It has been a busy fall at FairVote Minnesota! Our staff and volunteers have been out in force educating voters in the five cities using Ranked Choice Voting this fall. Just this past weekend, we were at si…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Breaking news: Congressman Phillips reintroduces Voter Choice Act

    John,   We are thrilled to share the exciting news about Rep. Dean Phillips' bill in Congress to assist with the expansion of Ranked Choice Voting here in Minnesota and around the country! See details in the media release below.   Please tak…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Correction! Wish ranked choice voting were everywhere? A new bill could help.

Quick correction from FairVote! We incorrectly linked to a previous version of the bill - a one-page summary of the bill is available here.  John -- Exciting news on the ranked choice voting front today. Senator Bennet (CO-D), Senator King (ME-I) and Representative Phillips (MN-D) announced the…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Wish ranked choice voting were everywhere? A new bill could help.

John -- Exciting news on the ranked choice voting front today. Senator Bennet (CO-D), Senator King (ME-I) and Representative Phillips (MN-D) announced the introduction of the Voter Choice Act, a piece of legislation that would make it easier for communities to embrace ranked choice voting acros…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 9:31 PM

FWD: Triple the impact

7 days to go Almost there Important favor to ask     I wanted to make sure you saw this message yesterday. We have less than 12 hours to reach this critical match. I’ve you’ve already given, thank you! If you haven’t, please consider making a don…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Triple the impact

    Alert: $7,500 to go!   Dear John,   Our end of month deadline is tomorrow and we have not hit our $50,000 matching goal – but we are so close! With less than 48 hours to go, our generous gift-matching supporter is offering to TRIPLE all dona…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 4:10 PM

7 days to go.

Almost there. Important favor to ask     Dear John,   We have just one week left to hit our match goal at the end of September, and we are nearly there. So far nearly 200 people have stepped up and donated $37,250 towards our $50,000 goal.    In …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Now’s the time: Help us reach voters to rank their vote

    Dear John,   This fall, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Paul, and St. Louis Park will use Ranked Choice Voting for their municipal elections. Never before have we had five Minnesota cities – representing 16% of Minnesota voters – c…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Commitment to labor on Labor Day

    Dear John,   As celebrate the achievements of American workers this Labor Day, FairVote Minnesota and FairVote Minnesota Union (TNG-CWA 37002) jointly announce the organization's recall and commitment to union workers. FairVote Minnesota and…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Summer Update - RCV in the Sun!☀️

    Dear John, FairVote MN's Announcement on the State Fair Like many of you, we LOVE the Minnesota State Fair. However, last week we made the decision that FairVote Minnesota would not be able to participate this year due to safety …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Special announcement

    DONOR MATCH ACTIVE: Donate TODAY to help meet our $50,000 goal and bring RCV statewide >>   Dear John,   We are excited to share that since we alerted you to a critical budget shortfall in July, we’ve had many supporters step up to ass…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Summer reform progress & help FairVote fill job openings

Dear John, Despite our nation’s ongoing pandemic challenges, I hope you have enjoyed a lovely summer.  FairVote’s team and the broader movement for better elections are making real progress, and we are growing our team in ways where we could use your help. Nationally, we wante…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Sunday with Dean Phillips!

    Dear John,   We are so excited for our event on Sunday in support of FairVote Minnesota with Special Guest Congressman Dean Phillips. To protect the health and safety of our guests, the event will be held outdoors lakeside in Wayzata and Sun…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 4:05 PM

It’s Happening – The Great Minnesota Get Together!

    Dear John,   We are thrilled the State Fair is back on again this year! For the past 10 years, we’ve been there, talking with voters from across the state about the importance of Ranked Choice Voting. Times have changed and so have our conve…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Date Change: Garden Party for Democracy w/ Dean Phillips, Aug. 22 at 6pm

    Dear John,   We wanted to reach out to you with an important update: The Garden Party for Democracy with Congressman Dean Phillips has been moved a day earlier to Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm - we hope you can make it!    Representative Ph…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Take Ranked Choice Voting to National Night Out — Aug 3

    Dear John,   National Night Out is back this year! It’s one of the biggest opportunities we have all year to talk with our friends and neighbors about issues that matter to us – and a perfect time to start a conversation with your neighbors …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Historic RCV education campaign in the Twin Cities - help us make sure it’s a success

    Dear John,   We need your help to address a critical budget shortfall.   This fall, we have a historic number of ranked-choice elections in five Minnesota cities – Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, and Minnetonka, and FairV…

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  Karla Ekdahl & Peter Hutchinson · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Checking back in the final day: Fuel democracy & we’ll match your gift

    Dear John, did you see our note last week?   We are so proud to support FairVote MN as we work to pass Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota.   In this historic year, FairVote MN is working to reach voters in five cities -- more cities than ever…

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  Karla Ekdahl & Peter Hutchinson · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Final Days: Fuel democracy & we’ll match your gift

        Dear John,   2021 is an historic year for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota.    Never before have we had five Minnesota cities – representing 16% of Minnesota voters – conducting RCV elections at the same time! As New York rece…

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  Liz Johnson · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Did you see Jeanne’s note?

    Dear John,   I just wanted to make sure you saw Jeanne’s note last week about our progress toward our $45,000 match.   Here’s the quick version: We must continue to push back our opponents who are working to ban Ranked Choice Voting and figh…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Happy 4th of July from FairVote Minnesota

      FairVote Minnesota550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210Saint Paul, MN 55114United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Fund the fight against gridlock & the RCV ban - all gifts matched

    Dear John,   Minnesota is the only divided state legislature in the country. While we applaud efforts of the Governor and leadership to get budget bills across the finish line, working under constant threat of a government shutdown is no way…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 27, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Every donation matched to take RCV from NYC to MN!

    Dear John,   While we don’t have final results in the NYC elections yet (that will happen once all the absentee ballots are in and counted), we do have clear results in the election process and by all indicators, Ranked Choice Voting h…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM

NYC: The largest ranked choice voting election in US history

Dear John, Congratulations to the voters of New York City, who this week were able to participate in their first ranked choice voting primaries -- and the largest-ever American electorate for a ranked choice voting election. We look forward to an expansion to the general elect…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 3:11 PM

Media memo re RCV elections in NYC today

    Dear John,   We just shared a memo with Minnesota media on New York City’s Ranked Choice Voting Primary Elections happening today – including what to expect and how they are different from Minnesota’s RCV elections – and we decided to …

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