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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  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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