Jeanne · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Time is Running Out: Support RCV's Journey to More Communities

John, As the year comes to a close, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement for the strides we've made together in 2023. Your unwavering commitment to FairVote Minnesota has been the backbone of our success, and I am immensely grateful for your steadfast support.  And no…

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  Ashley Houghton, FairVote · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM

A Thank You For Your SUpport

A Thank You For Your SUpportI am so grateful to work at an organization made up of motivated, thoughtful, strategic teammatesDear John,As I take this moment to reflect on 2023, I am so grateful to work at an organization made up of motivated, thoughtful, strategic teammates. Thanks to the efforts of…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Legislators want to hear from you

Tell legislators that RCV is a important for our democracy John, A coalition of legislators launched the Minnesota Values Project to provoke conversation and solicit feedback from voters about their hopes, challenges, and issues they’d like to see lawmakers prioritize next session.  Several lawmake…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Let's Save Democracy Together

John, As we approach the holiday season, we're reminded of the power of conversations with our friends and family—those moments where we share ideas, dreams, and aspirations for our country. This year, let's discuss something that's pivotal to the future of our democracy: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Join the MN Voting Rights Symposium Feb 1 – with the Governor, Lt. Governor & top democracy experts

The University of St. Thomas and African American Leadership Forum launch groundbreaking symposium with FVMN on the future of voting rights and reforms John, Please save the date and join FairVote Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative and the African American Leadership …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Happy Holidays

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

✨Down to the final 3: Rank your favorite Minnesota state flag✨

What design will the majority of Minnesotans prefer? John, As you likely have heard, a State Emblems Redesign Commission has been tasked with selecting a design for the new Minnesota State flag, and Minnesotans are obsessed. Our last ranked flag vote garnered over 12,000 votes!   On December 12, th…

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  Rob Richie, FairVote · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 6:03 PM

A Reflection on 2023 and Vision for the Year Ahead

A Reflection on 2023 and Vision for the Year Ahead2023 was a unique and special year for me and for FairVote.Friends,2023 was a unique and special year for me and for FairVote. Let’s start with what we seek for our democracy: better elections for all.Ranked choice voting (RCV) confirmed its place as…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM

The results are in...

Open to see our favorite state flag designs! After 12,167 votes and five rounds of tabulation, the results are in and… Design F29 by Brandon Hundt is the winner of our ranked-choice flag design poll with 6,542 (55.8%) final-round votes!   Named “L'étoile du Nord flag” by its creator, the flag featu…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM

✨Rank your favorite Minnesota state flag✨

What design will a majority of Minnesotans prefer? Hi John. As you may have heard, a State Emblems Redesign Commission has been tasked with selecting a design for the new Minnesota State flag, and on November 21, the Commission selected the following six flag designs as finalists: While the commiss…

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  Dave Daley, FairVote Senior Fellow · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Happy Giving Tuesday From FairVote!

Happy Giving Tuesday From FairVote!FairVote's push for a sustainable path forward continues today!Happy Giving Tuesday, John!I joined FairVote in 2017 to be part of the change our democracy so desperately needs. As part of my reporting for my book Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count on the most e…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 5:49 PM

2023 RCV election success 🙌

Thank you for supporting thriving local democracies John, The 2023 municipal elections in Minnesota once again demonstrated the success of ranked choice voting (RCV). This fall, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul all used ranked choice voting for their municipal elec…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM

It’s not too late

John, You’ve received a lot of emails from us this week, so I’ll make this quick: Thank you so much to everyone who supported FairVote Minnesota on Give to the Max Day yesterday. We pulled in a record $9,606, which is a massive lift towards making Ranked Choice Voting possible statewide in Minnesot…

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  Kristen McMullen · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Help us bridge the gap for a stronger democracy

Give now and double your impactJohn, I know we’ve been asking a lot of you today, and I wouldn’t reach out this late if it wasn’t important.   Throughout the day, we've witnessed an incredible outpouring of generosity from our community, and it's heartening to see the impact that each donation has …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Will you dig deep and help save our democracy?

John, Give to the Max Day is coming to a close in less than ten hours, and we have 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 ballots and …

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 2:01 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 $14,404 from making our $15,000 goal!  Join us at this critical moment as we work to make our democracy work for everyone by making a donation to FairVote Minnesota. And, if you can make a $10, $100, or $1,000…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Give to the Max and double your donation!

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 $15,000.  Give to the Max At a time when partisan divisiveness, ne…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Victory for RCV in Minnetonka 🎉

One of four sweeping victories for RCV We did it! Voters save Ranked Choice Voting in Minnetonka!John, Yesterday, Minnetonka voters resoundingly rejected the Charter amendment to repeal ranked choice voting by a vote of 59% to 41%, and for the second time in three years, Minnetonka voted in favor of…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Breaking news: Out-of-State Group Funding Attacks on RCV in Minnetonka

John, A few days ago, we reached out to you with the urgent need to defend Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Minnetonka against a coordinated attack from our opponents. We shared our goal to raise $10,000 for the Minnetonka Rapid Response Fund, and your response has been incredible. However, the situat…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Our opponents in Minnetonka are on the attack

John, I’m reaching out with an urgent update from Minnetonka. We are less than a week away from election day and we’re facing a critical challenge in our fight to preserve Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Minnetonka. Our opponents are on the attack, flooding the digital landscape with ads and sending …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Final Hours: Double Your Impact for Minnetonka

John, This is it—our final push to protect Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Minnetonka, and I need your help. The clock is ticking, and we're down to the last few hours of our special birthday campaign for Minnetonka campaign co-chair Barb Westmoreland.  Two incredibly generous donors have pledged to …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Crunch time

John, The upcoming election in Minnetonka this November is a pivotal moment for FairVote Minnesota. We must defeat this anti-democratic repeal effort and protect the progress we've made with Ranked Choice Voting. That's why I'm excited to share some amazing news with you.  In honor of our dedicated…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Few hours left to go

John, We're in the final stretch, and we urgently need your support to protect Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Minnetonka. There are just a few hours left until our fundraising deadline, and every minute counts.  We are only $6,500 away from reaching our goal, and the good news is that every donation…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Just wanted to touch base

John, Sorry to bother you on the weekend. Today is our end-of-quarter finance deadline and I wanted to reach out to you with an urgent update. FairVote Minnesota is facing a critical challenge, and we need your help to overcome it.  RIght now, a grave threat now looms over the future of RCV. As you…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Early voting starts today: Everything you need to know about local elections

John,Important local races on the ballot this fall Early voting starts TODAY, September 22, and there are important city council and school board elections around the state. You can find out what’s on your ballot by going to the Secretary of State’s website HERE. Learn more about early voting by ma…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy Labor Day

John,   As we celebrate the achievements of American workers this Labor Day, FairVote Minnesota recognizes that democracy in the work place is the foundation of a strong state and national democracy and we affirm our commitment to union workers. We are proud that union employees are key members of o…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Falling short – all donations matched to save RCV

Opponents attempting to repeal RCV in Minnetonka: Time to fight backJohn,   As you may know, RCV opponents added a ballot measure to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in Minnetonka. Our supporters are energized to defeat this repeal, and we had a great campaign kickoff last Sunday (see recap below). But t…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 8:20 PM

🎪Volunteer at our booth & get a free ticket to the MN State Fair 🎪

And rank your favorite state fair foodsJohn, We’re excited to be back at the Minnesota State Fair this year! It’s a great opportunity to talk to voters across the state about the positive power of Ranked Choice Voting. Our state fair shifts are popular, but we still have some volunteer spots to fill…

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  Barb Westmoreland and Mary Pat Blake · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Kickoff: Vote No on Repeal in Minnetonka Campaign, 8/27

Join us at Unmapped Brewing & help save RCVJohn, Join us Sunday, Aug. 27, 4-5:30pm at Unmapped Brewing, 14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka for the Vote NO on Repeal Campaign Kickoff to help save Ranked Choice Voting in Minnetonka! Register Today We need you to show up and help us fight back agains…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Join us at our booth at the MN State Fair!

John,   FairVote Minnesota is thrilled to be at  the Minnesota State Fair again this year! The fair is one of our biggest and best opportunities to talk with voters across the state about Ranked Choice Voting and how it strengthens our democracy. Now more than ever, RCV is resonating with voters as …

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  Laura Calbone · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Measure to repeal RCV has been added to the Minnetonka ballot

Time to fight backJohn,It’s official: a measure to repeal Ranked Choice Voting will be on the Minnetonka ballot this fall.  Let’s be clear, a small number of extreme anti-democracy RCV opponents are trying to overturn the will of the majority of voters who voted to adopt RCV just three years ago, an…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Help us close the gap

Help us save RCV in MinnetonkaJohn, I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a donation to our Minnetonka organizing fund before our end of month deadline at midnight tonight.  We set a goal to raise $10,000 so we have the resources to save Ranked Choice Voting in Minnetonka, and we cannot come up …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Take Ranked Choice Voting to National Night Out/Night to Unite on Aug. 1

Help educate your neighbors on RCV John, Night to Unite & National Night Out is this coming Tuesday, August 1, and it’s one of the best opportunities we have all year to talk with friends and neighbors about issues that matter to us – and a perfect time to start a conversation with your neighbor…

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  Barb Westmoreland and Mary Pat Blake · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 9:41 PM

On the ground in Minnetonka

Fight back by donating todayJohn, Did you see the breaking news out of Minnetonka? An anti-Ranked Choice Voting group is seeking to repeal RCV here. As life-long residents of Minnetonka, we know that RCV is crucial for our city and encourages more candidates to run and empowers voters with more choi…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Urgent: Anti-RCV measure in Minnetonka

Fight back by donating todayBREAKING NEWS: Opponents seek to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in MinnetonkaHelp us fight back by donating today! John,An anti-Ranked Choice Voting group is seeking to repeal RCV in Minnetonka.   They are the same people who fought Ranked Choice Voting when it was on the b…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Summer Update – RCV in the sun☀️

Important updates for our best supporters John,We hope you are enjoying your summer! There are so many fun summer festivals and community events, and you can be sure FairVote Minnesota will be there sharing the positive power of Ranked Choice Voting. Join us at Summer Festivals This fall, Bloomingto…

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  Sarah Kruger · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Fwd: 🏳️‍🌈Share the inclusive power of RCV at PRIDE

Join our booth and march with alliesJohn, Did you see Karl’s email from last week? We’re short on volunteers and could use some extra hands to fill our shifts for one of our biggest and most fun events of the year –– Twin Cities Pride!  Volunteer at Pride If you can spare some time we’d love to ha…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 3:21 PM

🏳️‍🌈Share the inclusive power of RCV at PRIDE

Join our booth and march with alliesJohn, Please join FairVote MN at the 2023 Twin Cities Pride Festival –– one of our biggest events of the year to share with LGBTQ+ friends and voters across the state the power of Ranked Choice Voting to foster a more inclusive and representative democracy for al…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

It’s PRIDE time – Join us at our booth

Help us educate voters about RCVJohn, We’re so excited to be at the 2023 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 fosters a more inclusive and representative democracy for all.  …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 2:51 AM

Before midnight

John, Did you see Jeanne’s email from yesterday? We haven’t seen your name come through yet and wanted to double-check.  Our crucial end-of-month deadline is today, and we still have to raise another $2,500 in order to reach our target to expand Ranked Choice Voting locally and statewide. Can you …

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Invest in the future of our democracy

None of this would be possible without you John, Sixteen years ago, I joined FairVote Minnesota as Executive Director as we worked to make meaningful change to our electoral system by expanding Ranked Choice Voting in our state. In 2007, I had no idea how critical this fight for our democracy would…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Get ready for summer: Help us reach voters to rank their vote

Five MN Cities will use RCV for local elections this fallJohn, This fall, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Paul, and St. Louis Park will use Ranked Choice Voting for their municipal elections. Successful ranked-choice elections are critical not only for those cities and their voters but als…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 20, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Breaking news: MN House and Senate pass Omnibus bill with RCV study

Promising first steps but more work aheadBreaking news: MN House and Senate pass Omnibus bill with RCV studyJohn, Great news for Ranked Choice Voting! Yesterday, the Minnesota House and Senate passed the State Government Omnibus bill with a study on how to implement Ranked Choice Voting in our state…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 13, 2023 at 10:49 PM

RCV legislation: Promising first steps but more action needed

Contact your legislatorsJohn, As we approach the end of session, we want to give you the latest update on Ranked Choice Voting legislation. While we are pleased to see Minnesota make great strides for democracy in expanding and improving access to the vote, there remains a pressing need to take conc…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 3:04 PM

RCV legislation update

Conference Committee continuesJohn, We want to thank you for your patience and give you a quick update on Ranked Choice Voting legislation. The State Government and Elections Omnibus Conference Committee continues to meet and will be making decisions on RCV measures hopefully soon. We continue to pr…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Congressman Phillips promotes RCV through art contest

Rank your favorite art John, Calling all fans of art and Ranked Choice Voting — we’ve got just the thing for you! Congressman Dean Phillips, a huge proponent of Ranked Choice Voting both here in Minnesota and at the national level, is holding a contest for talented student artists in Minnesota’s Th…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Ask your legislators to include RCV in the elections omnibus bill

Elections Conference Committee meets today John, Thanks to supporters like you, Ranked Choice Voting legislation has made it off the floor and to the Elections Omnibus Bill Conference Committee which meets this afternoon!   Now is a critical moment: We must ensure Ranked Choice Voting remains part …

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  Jeanne Masssey · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Breaking news: Elections omnibus bill with RCV passes the MN Senate

RCV continues to advanceJohn,  Breaking news: The Minnesota Senate passed the Elections Omnibus bill with Ranked Choice Voting measure early this morning  While the RCV measure has gone through some changes and may require further amendments, passage of the Omnibus bill ensures that RCV will continu…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 4:28 PM

🚨Action Alert🚨Come to Tomorrow's vote on the Senate Omnibus bill & contact your senator

Time for action on Ranked Choice VotingJohn,  Ranked Choice Voting is advancing in the State Senate — and we need you to show up and show support! Join us at 9:30am this Thursday, April 20 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Elections Omnibus bill (rolled into the State and Local Government and Ve…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Thursday Senate vote on Elections Omnibus bill: Show up & contact your senator

Time for action on Ranked Choice VotingJohn,  Breaking news: The Minnesota Senate will vote on the Elections Omnibus bill and keep Ranked Choice Voting moving forward THIS Thursday, April 20! We need you to take two important steps to ensure the bill passes:  1. Join us at the State Capitol Thursda…

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