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April 14, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Reminder: Rank Your Brew/Soda on Sunday & Leg Update

John, A reminder that our sixth and last scheduled Rank Your Brew/Soda is this coming Sunday, April 16 at 3-4:30pm at Utepils in North Minneapolis.  Our series of Rank Your Brew events across the metro and in Greater Minnesota has been a lot of fun and a big success in bringing people together to le…

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April 3, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Breaking news: Elections omnibus bill with RCV passes out of committee

RCV continues to advanceJohn, Breaking news: The Senate Elections Committee included Ranked Choice Voting in the elections omnibus bill (SF 1636) and passed the bill out of committee this afternoon.  While the bill was amended today in some ways we support and in some ways we do not, we are excited …

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 8:48 PM

One more ask

John, I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a contribution before our end of month deadline at midnight tonight.  We set a goal to raise $10,000 so we have the resources we need to make sure our Ranked Choice Voting bill continues to advance at the legislature and we cannot come up short.  Thank…

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  Kristen McMullen · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 12:19 AM

FWD: Breaking news

Donate todayJohn, it’s Kristen, Finance Director for FairVote Minnesota. On Tuesday, we emailed our most loyal supporters with breaking news about the progress we’re making at the legislature.  We have the momentum, but there is a lot of work to do before we make RCV a reality in Minnesota. Can we c…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Breaking news: RCV is part of Senate Omnibus bill

Donate TodayJohn, Breaking news: The Senate Elections Committee added Ranked Choice Voting to the elections omnibus bill (SF 1636), a key step in advancing RCV to a floor vote! The bill was laid over for amendment and will be voted on in committee this Thursday.   We have the momentum, but there is …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM

3PM today! Join us at the Senate hearing

Come to the hearing & contact the committeeJohn, ICYMI: The Ranked Choice Voting bill is moving forward! The Senate Elections Committee has added the RCV bill to the elections omnibus bill, SF 1636, which will have a hearing TODAY, Tuesday, March 28 at 3:00 pm. And yes –– we do need you to show …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM

RCV is in the Senate elections omnibus bill: We need you at the hearing tomorrow

Time for action: Join hearing & contact the committeeJohn, Good news. The Ranked Choice Voting bill is moving forward at the Capitol! It has been added to the Senate elections omnibus bill, SF 1636, which has a hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28 at 3:00 pm. We need you to show up again!  Regis…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 1:32 PM

What we’re up against

Donate todayJohn,We’ve made historic progress so far at the Minnesota Legislature by passing the Ranked Choice Voting bill out of THREE committees, one in the House and two in the Senate.  But don’t get complacent; this will still be a tough fight. Our opponents are working hard to spread disinforma…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Wow. Thank you for standing up for Ranked Choice Voting

RCV bill passes out of two more committeesJohn, What an exciting day for the Ranked Choice Voting movement in Minnesota! We started the day by passing the RCV bill out of TWO committees, one in the House and one in the Senate. And then, we had an inspiring rally for Ranked Choice Voting in the Capit…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Contact elections committee & join Lt. Gov. Flanagan & Reps. Peltola & Phillips at the Capitol

We need you to show up for the RCV bill hearing and rallyJohn, This Friday is a critical day for the statewide RCV bill, and we need you to show up and contact the House elections committee!    Join us this Friday, March 17 at the House Elections Committee hearing on the Protect and Advance Democrac…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 8:42 PM

We need you at the Capitol Friday

Join us for RCV bill hearing and rally – and contact committee membersJohn, Friday is a really important day for RCV and we need you to show up! Join us at the House Elections Committee hearing on the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, HF 2486/SF 2270, and then rally for Ranked Choice Voting statewi…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Hearing & Rally for RCV with Rep. Peltola on March 17 – join us

Let’s rally for Ranked Choice Voting statewideJohn, On Thursday, we passed the Protect and Advance Democracy Act (SF 2270) out of the Elections Committee in the Senate! Next up is a vote in the House Elections Committee, and we need you to show up just like you did yesterday. The hearing will be NEX…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Breaking news: RCV bill passes 1st hearing, here’s what’s next

Save the date for RCV Rally & Hearing on March 17John, Breaking news: The Senate Elections Committee passed the statewide RCV bill (SF2270) out of committee this afternoon, moving the Protect and Advance Democracy Act past its first hurdle in the legislative process!   Thanks to all of you who w…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 8:55 PM

If you couldn’t make it, watch the Senate hearing live stream

And contact the elections committee John,The Senate Elections Committee Hearing on the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, the RCV bill (SF 2270) is HAPPENING NOW! If you weren’t able to join us in person, you can watch the hearing live by clicking here.  And if you haven’t already, please use this l…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 9:38 PM

We need you at the March 9 Senate hearing on the statewide RCV bill – register today

Show up for the hearing & contact committee members John,Join us at our first hearing on the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, SF 2270, bringing Ranked Choice Voting statewide this Thursday, March 9 at 3:00 PM CT. Register to Attend the Hearing What: Senate Elections Committee Hearing on the s…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM

March 9 Senate hearing on RCV bill – join us

Time for action: Join hearing & contact committeeJohn,It’s go time. We have a hearing on the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, SF 2270, bringing Ranked Choice Voting statewide this Thursday, March 9 at 3:00 PM CT. Register to Attend the Hearing What: Senate Elections Committee Hearing on the s…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM

RCV bill in the limelight: Watch Chief Authors’ press conference on the Protect and Advance Democracy Act

Urge your legislators to support & pass statewide RCVJohn, This is our moment. After many years of hard work by many people, the Protect and Advance Democracy Act has been introduced to the state legislature as Senate File 2270 and House File 2486! The bill will implement Ranked Choice Voting fo…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Breaking news: Statewide RCV bill introduced at the Capitol

Contact your legislators todayJohn, Breaking news: This week, Chief authors Senator Kelly Morrison and Representative Cedrick Frazier introduced legislation bringing Ranked Choice Voting statewide, the Protect and Advance Democracy Act! The bill, SF 2270, enacts Ranked Choice Voting in primary and g…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 10:47 PM

RCV bill coming out this week – contact your legislators today

John,It’s an exciting time! We expect the statewide Ranked Choice Voting bill to come out later this week, and with legislators in session today, it’s a great time to ask them to support and pass the bill!  Contact your legislators now While we’ve got a lot of lawmakers on board, we still have som…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Did you see our email about Jeanne’s birthday?

John,Did you see our email about Jeanne’s birthday?    I can tell you that Jeanne cares deeply about democracy in our state and has been working her heart out to bring Ranked Choice Voting statewide. Please join me in celebrating our friend and democracy queen, Jeanne Massey, by donating whatever yo…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Today is a special day for FairVote Minnesota

John, Today is FairVote Minnesota’s executive director, Jeanne Massey’s birthday! Jeanne has not only led FairVote Minnesota’s hugely successful education efforts in a historic five Minnesota cities using Ranked Choice Voting, she is working hard at the Capitol every day to pass Ranked Choice Voting…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 9:01 PM

A special Valentine's Day message

John,Happy Valentine’s Day!   It’s a great day to show some love for our Ranked Choice Voting champions in the Minnesota Legislature, and to tell those on the fence how much you love RCV and want to bring it statewide.   Since statewide RCV legislation will soon be introduced in the Minnesota Senate…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM

It’s coming!

John, We are excited to share that our legislation, the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, bringing Ranked Choice Voting statewide is in the revisor’s office, and we can’t wait for it to be introduced soon! It has taken a little longer than expected because we have been engaging local election offic…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Did you see this? Fwd: In it to win it

John,Did you see Jeanne’s email yesterday? We’re the closest we have ever been to passing Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota, but we can’t do it without your support. With our first fundraising deadline of 2023 just hours away at midnight tonight, we have no time to waste. Will you double d…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 10:02 PM

In it to win it

John, Now is the time to take action to pass Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota and strengthen our democracy. As Lori Sturdevant said in her recent Star Tribune opinion piece in support of RCV, “Why can't Minnesota be next?” We couldn’t agree more.   Tomorrow is our first fundraising deadli…

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  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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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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