FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Take action – ask your legislators to prioritize & pass statewide RCV this session

John,Today is Ranked Choice Voting Day (1/23), and we’re celebrating by contacting our legislators and telling them we want them to pass statewide RCV in 2023!   This session represents an unprecedented chance to protect and expand democracy in Minnesota. We need to make sure our legislators underst…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Act now to take RCV statewide

John,The time has come to advance Ranked Choice Voting statewide.  2022 was a year of significant victories for RCV across our state: FairVote Minnesota’s enormously successful democracy champion candidate program elected the largest number of pro-RCV candidates to the Minnesota House and Senate eve…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 16, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Continuing our work 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 two years ago and the ongoing attacks against our democracy make abundantly clear that those f…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Important update

John, Read below for important legislative updates on Ranked Choice Voting, but if you do nothing else, please reach out to your legislators and urge them to prioritize RCV this session.  What a difference having a pro-democracy legislature makes! In 2022, we helped elect pro-democracy candidates to…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Take action – ask your legislators to prioritize RCV this session

John, We know Ranked Choice Voting is our best next step toward a stronger democracy, and it’s a step we can take RIGHT NOW. Help us start the 2023 legislative session strong by showing your support for RCV! Contact your legislators to support RCV On Tuesday, despite the weather, dozens of you came…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy New Year from FairVote Minnesota: 2023 – our year for statewide RCV

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 12:40 AM

checking back in

John, We only have six hours left until our end of year deadline, and we need to raise another $12.500 to hit our goal. Will you make a donation today to help us prepare to pass Ranked Choice Voting statewide in 2023? MAKE YOUR END OF YEAR DONATION TODAY Here’s what we accomplished in 2022:Knocked …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 2:26 PM

We made history

John,As 2022 comes to a close, we’re so grateful for all you have done to strengthen and protect our democracy.  This year, democracy was on the ballot and FairVote Minnesota made history by electing the largest number of pro-Ranked Choice Voting candidates to the Minnesota House and Senate ever.  O…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 5:11 PM

2022 Recap – and help us get ready for 2023 and passing RCV statewide

John,What a year – thanks to you!  2022 continued the tremendous momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Read our year-end recap below for all the success you helped make possible and for steps you can take today to push RCV forward in 2023. Show up for RCV at the Capitol on January 3 To ca…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Happy holidays & thank you from FairVote MN

John, Thank you for supporting FairVote Minnesota this year and for your commitment to making Ranked Choice Voting possible statewide in Minnesota. Your support contributed to a hugely successful RCV candidate program that helped elect the most RCV supporters to the Minnesota House and Senate ever, …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Let’s show up for RCV legislators on opening day Jan. 3

John, The Minnesota legislative session begins on Tuesday, January 3rd, and we want to show up for RCV legislators on day one! Join us at the State Capitol to thank our RCV supporters and urge all legislators to prioritize and pass Ranked Choice Voting statewide! Wear your orange RCV shirt, and if y…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 12:13 AM

Have you had the chance to give to a better democracy yet?

John,This holiday season, we’re so thankful for your support of FairVote Minnesota’s work to protect and strengthen our democracy. We are poised to make history in 2023 by passing Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota. So as we move into the new year, we’re asking you to join us in giving the …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Legislators return Jan. 3 - join us to welcome them

John, Please join FairVote Minnesota at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 3rd to celebrate the start of the 2023 legislative session. This is our time to pass Ranked Choice Voting statewide, and legislators need to hear from us starting on day one!  We will have two times to gather that day, and…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 11, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Last chance to register - you don’t want to miss this event

John, There are just a handful of seats left for our historic and celebratory event, The Pro-Democracy Trifecta and Passing RCV Statewide, happening today. Will you join us? RSVP Here We’re so excited to welcome special guests Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK) who will be joining us virtually to ta…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Breaking news: Rep. Mary Peltola joining us on Sunday

John, You are not going to want to miss FairVote Minnesota’s special event, The Pro-Democracy Trifecta and Passing RCV Statewide, this Sunday! We’re excited to announce that Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) will be joining us virtually to talk about her first-hand experience with the benefits of RCV in Alas…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Sen. Kunesh on why RCV is the way forward. Join us Sunday to learn more.

John, I wanted to make sure you saw Senator Mary Kunesh’s commentary published in the Star Tribune last weekend, Minnesota should join Alaska, pioneer ranked-choice reform. Please take a minute to read this powerful piece about the recent ranked-choice elections in Alaska, how RCV rewards candidates…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Don’t forget - register to join us on Sunday

John, We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, December 11 from 4 - 5:30pm at the Canopy Hotel, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, for a historic and celebratory event, The Pro-Democracy Trifecta and Passing RCV Statewide.  You’ll hear from special guests Congressman Dean Phillips, Senator Kelly Morrison and Repre…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Celebrating 30 Years (thanks to you!)

Celebrating 30 Years (thanks to you!)When writing my first year-end letter to our supporters three decades ago...Dear John,When writing my first year-end letter to our supporters three decades ago, I was full of hope and determination. Yet I could not have imagined our circuitous path toward winning…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Join us for an exciting event w/ Dean Phillips, Kelly Morrison & Cedrick Frazier launching our campaign to bring RCV statewide

John, We’d like to invite you to a historic and celebratory event, The Pro-Democracy Trifecta and Passing RCV Statewide, on Sunday, December 11 from 4 - 5:30pm at the Canopy Hotel, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, with special guests Congressman Dean Phillips, Senator Kelly Morrison and Representative Ced…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 9:20 PM

RCV on a roll: Alaska results and ballot measure victories

John, Alaska RCV Election Results: Positive Coalition-Builders Win! This month, Alaska joined Maine in using Ranked Choice Voting statewide, and became the first state to use RCV in a general election for both state and federal offices. And just last week, the Alaska Division of Elections live-strea…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from FairVote Minnesota

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 12:00 AM

$4,275 left to go. Can you chip in?

John, Give to the Max Day is coming to a close in less than six hours, and we have $4,275 in matching funds left available, which means your donation will be immediately doubled! Ranked Choice Voting enables progress on critical issues facing our communities by:Giving voters more choice on their bal…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Today’s the day for democracy

John,Did you see Jeanne’s email last night? Give to the Max Day is TODAY and we have a $25,000 goal!  FairVote Minnesota is going to make history in 2023 by bringing Ranked Choice Voting across the state of Minnesota. Your donation will help us educate voters, candidates, and elected officials about…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 2:00 AM

A match for Give to the Max Day – any donation will be doubled

John, As election season winds down, our team at FairVote Minnesota is focused on what’s next. And tomorrow is Minnesota’s giving holiday - Give to the Max Day - where we ask our supporters to dig deep for our democracy. And, thanks to the generosity of our FairVote Minnesota board, your donation wi…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Take action: Urge winning candidates to support RCV

John, Having just elected the largest number of pro-RCV candidates to the Minnesota House and Senate, we are on the precipice of securing the majority necessary to pass RCV statewide next session!! You can help us start session strong by taking a minute to send an email, sample below, to the winning…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 10:06 PM

We did it! Victory for Democracy!

John,Wow. What a night. Thanks to you we are poised to pass Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota statewide!Our Best Chance to Pass RCV Statewide Pro-RCV democracy champions Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan conclusively won the gubernatorial race. We are so grateful for their support a…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Vote to bring RCV statewide

John, Today is the day – Election Day in Minnesota. We can vote to bring Ranked Choice Voting statewide. It's up to you.  Vote for civility.Vote for more choice.Vote for better representation.Vote for a stronger democracy. Vote to elect pro-RCV democracy champions for Governor and for the Minnesota…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Final hours

John, We’re in the final hours of the 2022 election cycle and we are surging a final round of voter contact for our hard working pro-RCV candidates. Many of these races will come down to the wire. Are you with us? Please make a donation by midnight tonight and help us get every last voter to the po…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

November 6, 2022 at 10:45 PM

This is amazing

John, Our supporters across the state are so energized to save our democracy and elect a pro-Ranked Choice Voting majority in November that we hit our $50,000 match goal early! This has never happened before.   Now, for the FINAL 36 hours before election day, we need to scale up our operations and …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM

FVMN Newsletter - 🗳2022 Election Edition🗳

John, Have you heard there’s an upcoming election?? 😅 We’re guessing you have –– from the pleas for campaign donations to numerous emails and negative attacks ads. As you know, there is a better way. We can have more civil, spoiler-free, issue-based campaigns with Ranked Choice Voting. And Alaska ju…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 8:51 PM

Match alert: Double your impact

John,  With less than two weeks to go, we wanted to check back in. Our team spent another week on the doors and phones talking to voters, and we are so close to electing a pro-RCV majority in November. That’s why a generous donor stepped forward to match all donations up to $50,000 in order to surg…

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  Brian Cannon · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Join us: RCV is on the ballot in 2022!

Join us: RCV is on the ballot in 2022!On Thursday, October 27 at 6pm eastern, FairVote will host a webinar with advocates leading ballot measure campaigns across the nation!John,Election Day is just two weeks away, and millions of Americans are already voting early or by mail! The most exciting part…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 8:01 PM

2 weeks to go: Sick of negative campaigns? Vote & volunteer for pro-RCV candidates

John, Are you tired of the negative campaigning and attack ads in the run up to the election? There is a better way.  Help us elect candidates that support bringing Ranked Choice Voting to state and federal offices in Minnesota, and we can have more civil, issue-based campaigns.  Find the pro-RCV ca…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 8:33 PM

What matters most to FairVote in November

What matters most to FairVote in NovemberFor many Americans, October is a month for monsters, candy, and fall foliage. For FairVote, it’s time to make the most of opportunities in the November’s elections.Dear John,For many Americans, October is a month for monsters, candy, and fall foliage. For Fai…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 3:01 PM

The final stretch

John, Can you believe it? Election day is less than three weeks away!  We have made tremendous progress in reaching voters across the state to talk about what’s at stake in this election: protecting our democracy.  Over the last few months, we’ve knocked on over 20,000 doors in tight swing districts…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Double your Impact

John, we have some exciting news.  We've got only four weeks until Election Day, and at such a critical time in this election, one of our supporters has stepped up to match every donation until November 8.   This is our opportunity to elect a Minnesota House and Senate that will pass Ranked Choice …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

One month to election day – take action & be part of a history-making push for RCV in MN

John,   This is our chance. The election is ONE MONTH FROM TODAY, and we have the real opportunity to elect a Minnesota House and Senate that will pass Ranked Choice Voting –– a reform that can break through our polarized, nasty politics and open up our elections to new voices, new ideas and more co…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Last chance to register - don’t miss this event

John,  Join us for our fun fall event, Rank Your Favorite Brew at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis on Monday, October 3 from 5pm-6:30pm!  RSVP HERE This is your last chance to come out and support our work before election day. And there’s no better way to support Ranked Choice…

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  Ashley Houghton · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 9:08 PM

New Website Announcement!

New Website Announcement!We just launched the new FairVote.org website...Dear John,We just launched the new FairVote.org website!The American republic rests on “we the people” — and we are determined to improve it so our elections work for all of us.It was time for a makeover. As we celebrate our 30…

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  Karl Landskroener · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Did you see Jeanne’s rank your brew invite?

John,  Just wanted to make sure you saw Jeanne’s invite to our fall event, Rank Your Favorite Brew, on Monday, October 3 from 5pm - 6:30pm to support Ranked Choice voting.  Please see details below and RSVP at fairvotemn.org/rankyourbrew. Hope to see you there! Karl -------- Forwarded Message ------…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Early voting begins this Friday Sept 23 – vote for pro-RCV candidates

John,  It’s go time for Ranked Choice Voting.   Early voting for the Minnesota General Election begins TOMORROW, Friday September 23, and it’s time to vote for pro-RCV democracy champions up and down the ballot!  FIND YOUR PRO-RCV C…

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  Cristin Merker · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Is political equality achievable? FairVote CEO Rob Richie speaks at Haverford College on October 4

> “As the United States nears its 250th birthday, whether we can achieve the founding aspiration of political equality is an open question.”> - Eric Hartman, ED of the Center for Peace and Global Cit…“As the United States nears its 250th birthday, whether we can achieve the founding aspiration…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Join us - rank your brew for democracy

John,  Please join us for our fun fall event, Rank Your Favorite Brew at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis on Monday, October 3 from 5pm-6:30pm!  RSVP HERE A generous group of supporters have offered to match all donations received at this event, so your support will be DOUBLED…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Candidate forums are happening now – attend & learn about your candidates

Important federal, state and local races are on your ballot this year, and early voting begins September 23!  John,  It’s time to get ready to vote, and the League of Women Voters of Minnesota is holding candidate forums all across the state, including in YOUR community. These are great opportuniti…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Last chance to join us

John,   We only have a handful of tickets left for our special event Ranked Choice Voting: Pushing Back Extremism & Protecting Our Rights with special guest Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan before we are at capacity. RSVP Our rights are under attack, and we must do everything we can to mitigate the extre…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 12:48 AM

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan & Minority Leader Melisa Franzen this Tuesday - don’t forget to join us

John,   We just wanted to remind you about our special event at the home of Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen on Tuesday, RCV: Pushing Back Extremism and Protecting Our Rights with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen. Make sure you get your tickets A…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Happy Labor Day

John,  As we celebrate the achievements of American workers this Labor Day, FairVote Minnesota reaffirms its commitment to union workers. We are proud that union employees are key members of our field team doing the work to connect with Minnesota voters, spread the word about the power of Ranked Cho…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Breaking: Peltola defeats Palin in RCV congressional election, becoming the first Alaska Native in Congress

BREAKING NEWS: Peltola defeats Palin in RCV election.Help us bring this history-making reform statewide. John,  Wednesday night, the Alaska Division of Elections reported that Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in the special congressional election using Ranked Choice Voting. Peltola will make histor…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Tickets are going fast

John,  Have you gotten your tickets yet? We are so excited about our upcoming special event on September 13, RCV: Pushing Back Extremism and Protecting Our Rights with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen and tickets are selling fast – so be sure to get yours t…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Join us: Special event with Lt. Gov. Flanagan & Sen. Melisa Franzen

John, We’d like to invite you to a special event at the home of Senator Melisa Lopez Franzen on Tuesday, September 13 from 6 - 7:30pm, Ranked Choice Voting: Pushing Back Extremism & Protecting Our Rights with special guest Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.   Register at FairvoteMN.org/RSVP.  Americans no…

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