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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 9:00 PM

This weekend: 1000 doors to win RCV in MN

John, Because of supporters like you, we have the real possibility of passing Ranked Choice Voting statewide next year and changing Minnesota politics for the better. Thank you for helping us get this far!   This summer and fall, we are investing everything we can to elect pro-Ranked Choice Voting c…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Foes want to repeal RCV in Bloomington - we must stop them

URGENT:Opponents seek to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in BloomingtonHelp us fight back by donating today!  Chip in whatever amount you can right now John, An anti-RCV group is seeking to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in Bloomington less than one year after it was first used and used so successfully. Wh…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Primary elections are on August 9 and early voting is underway

John, The Minnesota primary election is on Tuesday August 9, and early voting is already underway! Your voice is critical to our democracy, and we want to make sure you vote in the primary and have all the information you need. You can vote early by mail, vote early in person or vote on primary ele…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 7:11 PM

FWD: Trump attacks RCV

John, did you see Jeanne’s message? Trump is attacking Ranked Choice Voting and he's gone so far as to call it "crap". Local RCV opponents are trying to repeal it in Minnesota. It’s time we fight back and stop these anti-democratic forces. Donate today to help FairVote Minnesota push back against …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Trump attacks RCV

Trump bashes Ranked Choice Voting, while his allies in MN try to repeal it here Help us push back by donating today!BREAKING NEWS:Trump bashes RCV, while his opponents try to repeal it here.Help us push back by donating today! Donate John,  At a political rally in Alaska this weekend, former presid…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Happy 4th of July from FairVote Minnesota

John, As we celebrate Independence Day, we recognize that the very values we are celebrating – democracy, freedom and self-determination – are under threat as never before. The voices of the majority should prevail in a democracy, but all too often that has not happened.   Ranked Choice Voting off…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 12:35 AM

Reminder: Deadline today

John, did you see Jeanne’s email from yesterday?   We’ve got a real opportunity to elect a pro-Ranked Choice Voting majority to the Minnesota legislature this November, giving us a path to pass RCV statewide.That's why FairVote Minnesota has put electing these fantastic democracy champions at the T…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Help us push back against extremism and pass RCV statewide

John,  Many of us are feeling the devastating impacts of an extremist minority asserting power over the will of the majority. While we must dismantle barriers to voting and encourage everyone to vote this election, voting is not sufficient. We need structural reforms, like Ranked Choice Voting, to …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 6:04 PM

CORRECTION - It’s PRIDE time – Join us at our booth

John, We apologize for the wrong date in the initial email. PRIDE is THIS Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. We look forward to seeing you then!  We’re so excited to be at the 2022 Twin Cities Pride Festival! It’s one of our biggest events of the year to talk with our LGBTQ+ friends and voters ac…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 4:55 PM

It’s PRIDE time – Join us at our booth

John,  We’re so excited to be at the 2022 Twin Cities Pride Festival! It’s one of our biggest events of the year to talk with our LGBTQ+ friends and voters across the state about how Ranked Choice Voting mitigates extremism and fosters a mor…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Help elect RCV candidates at our Day of Action on June 18th

John, We all share the goal of advancing Ranked Choice Voting statewide so our elections can be more inclusive, fair and representative.  In order to do that, we need to elect pro-RCV majorities to the Minnesota House and Senate.  Join us this Saturday, June 18 – for whatever time you can give to d…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 2:47 PM

June 21: Rank your favorite beer at Hoops Brewing in Duluth with FairVote MN

John, We all share the goal of advancing Ranked Choice Voting statewide so our elections can be more inclusive, fair and representative.  In order to do that, we need to elect pro-RCV majorities to the Minnesota House and Senate.  Join us this Saturday, June 18 – for whatever time you can give to d…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Join us June 18 for our RCV Candidate Action Day!

John, On Tuesday, the Minnesota candidate filing period closed, and the official 2022 election season has begun!   We know many of you have heard more than once that “this election is the most important,” but truly, this election is one of the most important of our lifetimes because, in addition to…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Can you help?

John, With just hours left until our midnight deadline, we are still about $6,500 short of hitting our match goal. With extremism and partisan gridlock undermining the functioning of our government, can we count on you to make a donation in any amount? DONATE NOW Ranked Choice Voting can help bre…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 4:11 PM

It doesn’t have to be this way

John,  Our state legislative session ended with a stalemate on nearly every tax and spending policy –  no tax cut, and no funding for education, gun violence prevention, public safety, healthcare, or any of the other policy priorities Minnes…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Polarization is deadly

John,  Once again, a devastating mass shooting has killed school children in our country. Our hearts are with the students, staff and families facing this horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. And, of course, just weeks ago, ten Black community members were killed while shopping in a grocery store by …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 9:15 PM

ADD YOUR NAME NOW: 1,000 Signatures needed

ADD YOUR NAME NOW: 1,000 Signatures needed John,  On January 6, 2021, anti-democratic forces attempted an insurrection, and those same forces continue to attack our democracy by spreading misinformation, questioning election outcomes and limiting voting rights. Yet no reforms have passed to respon…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Wow. What a day for democracy!

John,  What an inspiring event on Wednesday! Gov. Tim Walz opened the rally noting how it is incumbent on all of us to take action: “It is going to be our grandchildren and great grandchildren that are going to ask, what did you do when totalitarianism came and knocked on our doorstep? And the ans…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Join Gov. Walz and an amazing lineup of speakers at the Rally for Democracy tomorrow

The Rally for Democracy is TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM!John,  The Rally for Democracy is TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM, and we’ve got exciting news: Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar will be joining the speakers lineup at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda! Register Here! Join with…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Join Congressman Phillips at the Rally for Democracy

John, The Rally for Democracy is just a week away, and we’ve got exciting news to share: RCV Champion Rep. Dean Phillips will be joining us at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM, along with a powerful lineup of speakers.  Register Here! Join us as we push back against e…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Register for our May 4 Rally for Democracy & be the first to find out our special guests

Take action and join our rally for democracy! John,  We are joining together with our fellow democracy reform organizations, including Clean Elections MN, More Equitable Democracy, Common Cause MN, American Promise, and RepresentUs to Rally for Democracy at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Wed…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Join our May 4 Rally for Democracy at the Minnesota Capitol

John,  On January 6, 2021, our democracy was attacked, part of a growing authoritarian, anti-democratic movement that continues to spread misinformation, question election outcomes and limit voting rights. Whether we are black, white, or brown,  have deep roots in the US, or are newcomers, we all va…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Last day to double your gift

John, Did you see Jeanne’s note earlier this week?    Here’s the quick version: We have momentum building in the legislature, including a new bill introduced that would help finance the RCV statewide bill. More and more 2022 legislative candidates are signing on to pass Ranked Choice Voting statewid…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Breaking news at the MN Legislature

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT John,  Earlier this year, a group of supporters launched a $100,000 matching goal to hit by March 31. This moment is a critical opportunity to show that Ranked Choice Voting has a groundswell of grassroots support working to strengthen our democracy.  We have momentum building i…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Contact your Representative and urge them to push for a hearing on the RCV for MN bill

John,  Deadlines for hearing bills are approaching and the Chair of the State Government Finance Committee, Rep. Mike Nelson, is refusing to hear the Ranked Choice Voting for MN bill,  despite having several duplicate bills and 43 cosponsors in the House!   This is important. At a time when our demo…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Convention season is here – help advance RCV

John, It’s convention season in Minnesota! If you caucused this year and are a delegate (or alternate) to your upcoming senate district or county convention, we want to know!  Please let us know by filling in this quick form “Yes, I’m a delegate,” and we’ll follow up to share how you can advance Ran…
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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Help us fight efforts to ban RCV

John, Yesterday, the Florida legislature passed a bill banning Ranked Choice Voting, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he will sign it. As you know, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill banning RCV last session.  We cannot allow what is happening in Florida to happen here. Help us push back on efforts to…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM

A stronger democracy for International Women’s Day

John, On this International Women’s Day, FairVote Minnesota celebrates the achievements of women leaders in the United States while recognizing we have a lot of work to do to reach gender parity.   Despite gains, the United States still ranks well below most other high-income countries in women’s r…
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  Rob Richie, FairVote · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Solutions Summit

John -- Tomorrow, our close allies at RepresentWomen are hosting a Solutions Summit focused on confronting the most pressing challenges facing our democracy. They’ve invited 45 experts (all women) who will discuss the necessary solutions that benefit all Americans. And don’…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 6:34 PM

New candidates, new maps and the fight for democracy

John,We have some new developments in the 2022 state races that will have a huge impact on our ability to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Minnesota.  An independent candidate enters the race for Governor As many of you may have heard, a third party candidate, former WCCO Radio host Cory Hepola, has …
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  Emily Risch · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Webinar today: How We Will Win in 2022

Good morning,  I hope you saw my email on Friday and RSVP'd for our webinar at 5 p.m. ET today. If not, now is your chance! We hope you can make it, so you can learn about our priorities for the year from the FairVote team!  Emily John -- Join us this Monday, February 28th at…
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  Emily Risch · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Webinar on Monday: How We Will Win in 2022

John -- Join us this Monday, February 28th at 5pm ET to discuss “How We Will Win in 2022.” As FairVote celebrates 30 years of innovation and impact, our Senior Fellow David Daley will moderate an exciting discussion about our plans to advance our shared goals. You'll hear dire…
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  Rob Richie · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Kicking off Another 30 Years of Innovations and Impact!

John,  2022 promises major progress for FairVote’s electoral reform vision. Thanks to the hard work of supporters like you and our tenacious allies across the country, ranked choice voting will reach 55 jurisdictions with 10 million voters across the nation. For the first time…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

It’s Jeanne’s birthday!

John, Today is a special day for us - FairVote Minnesota’s executive director and champion of democracy, Jeanne Massey, is celebrating her 60th birthday! None of the important work we do every day to advance Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota would be possible without her leadership, vis…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Action for February - advancing the top reform to strengthen our democracy

    John, These have been challenging times in Minnesota and around the country, and we are grateful to all of you for pushing our democracy forward. We know Ranked Choice Voting can lead to more responsive, inclusive governance while also…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 3, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Get Your Team Democracy Sticker Today!

    John,  FairVote Minnesota is working to build a stronger democracy in 2022 and we want you on our team!  We’ve accomplished a lot these past few years, but we also have a lot of work ahead – building legislative support and electing a …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Fwd: Final chance to sign up to caucus for RCV

    Reminder that all major parties are holding caucuses across the state (many virtual) on Tuesday, Feb. 1, and we need all of our supporters to sign up to caucus for Ranked Choice Voting!   Deadline for sign up is no later than 9pm Tuesday! Sign up to Caucus …
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  Team FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

To our supporters

    John,  Midnight tonight is our first fundraising deadline of 2022, and there has never been a more important time to make a donation to FairVote Minnesota.    With less than 6 hours left to go, we still have a little more than $5,000 l…
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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 12:00 AM

It’s go time

    DONATE NOW John,  There is a lot we want to accomplish this year, and the Minnesota state legislative session begins tomorrow.    We need to strengthen our democracy and bring Ranked Choice Voting statewide. We know this will no…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

RCV ready for 2022 Session - contact your legislators to advance RCV statewide

    Dear John,  Minnesota’s state legislative session begins tomorrow, Monday, January 31, at noon, and the need to strengthen our democracy with Ranked Choice Voting has never been more clear. Our politics are becoming increasingly and da…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

RCV Day is Today!

John,  Today is 1/23 or RCV Day! Help us celebrate and spread the word about the powerful potential of Ranked Choice Voting by taking action 1-2-3: Join Team Democracy by donating $5 or more and get your Team Democracy sticker. Contact yo…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Reminder to Caucus on Feb. 1 and Important Updates

    John,  If you have not yet had a chance to sign up to caucus for Ranked Choice Voting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, sign up now and let us know you’ll be there! Attending your precinct caucus and making RCV a priority conversation among party ac…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Working for a More Racially Just Democracy in Honor of MLK

    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 attack at the U.S. Capitol one year ago, ongoing misinf…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Caucus for RCV, Feb. 1!

    John,  The anniversary of January 6th made clear that our democracy remains fragile and the rules for our elections matter more than ever. To build a more inclusive, responsive, less polarizing democracy, we need to fix the rules to gi…
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  Rob Richie · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Fwd: Webinar: Andrew Yang talks Elections and his NEW book

Dear John, Happy New Year! I hope you saw the invitation to FairVote’s latest webinar (details below), and plan to join tomorrow. I'm excited to be interviewing Andrew Yang, the former presidential candidate and FairVote Action's new board member, about his new book and why he…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Let us remember this day and continue our work for a more inclusive and responsive democracy

    John,  Our worst fears about our democracy were realized a year ago today. The horrific events, and those responsible for them, are a stain on our history and our democracy.    A year later, the former president and his allies continue…
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  Emily Risch · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Webinar: Andrew Yang talks Elections and his NEW book

John -- Join us on Monday, January 10th at 5pm ET for our next webinar, “The Future of American Elections: A Conversation with Andrew Yang.” As the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the country, ranked choice voting (RCV) has been adopted in 50 jurisdictions with 10…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Jan. 6 Democracy Rally

    John,  January 6, 2021, was a day we can’t and shouldn’t forget. Please join us on the anniversary of the historic attack on our democracy for a rally cosponsored by Minnesota Indivisible chapters, FairVote MN and other electoral refor…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Happy New Years from FairVote Minnesota

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Last chance to double your year-end gift

    We hope you saw the email below from Dr. Osterholm about why your investment in advancing Ranked Choice Voting is so important.   We only have 8 hours left until our end of year deadline and need all the help we can get. Please make a donation today to help us …
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