FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 3:10 PM

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

Join us at next RCV hearingJohn, Breaking news: The Senate Elections Committee passed the Ranked Choice Voting Local Options bill (SF 3868) out of committee yesterday afternoon, moving the bill past its first step in the legislative process! The bill provides local control and levels the playing fie…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Breaking: Thurs. Feb 22 Senate hearing on RCV bill––join us

Time for action: Join hearing to show supportJohn,Breaking news! We have a hearing on the RCV local option bill, SF 3868, this Thursday, Feb. 22 at 3:00 pm in the Senate Elections Committee. We need you there!! Register to attend the hearing What: Senate Elections Committee Hearing on the RCV Local …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Caucus for RCV, Feb. 27

Advance pro-RCV candidates and resolutions John,Caucus for RCV on February 27!  It’s caucus time, and you can help advance ranked choice voting in our state by helping educate caucus goers about RCV, submitting an RCV resolution, becoming a delegate to your district convention, and working to endors…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

February 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Did you see our message?

John, Did you see our email about Jeanne’s birthday?  Jeanne's dedication to protecting our democracy and advancing ranked choice voting in Minnesota is truly admirable. She has poured her heart and soul into this cause, tirelessly advocating for change and working towards a more representative dem…

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  Erin Zamoff · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Shhh.... Jeanne’s birthday is tomorrow

John, Tomorrow marks a special occasion for FairVote Minnesota as we celebrate the birthday of our incredible leader, Jeanne Massey! Jeanne has been at the forefront of our efforts, tirelessly advocating for ranked choice voting in Minnesota and around the country.  As we honor Jeanne on her 62nd b…

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  Lan Nguyen, FairVote · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Save the Date! FairVote Awards Gala June 2024

Save the Date! FairVote Awards Gala June 2024Join us for the FairVote Awards Gala on June 3, 2024 in New York City!Dear John,We’re excited to announce the 2024 FairVote Awards Gala, which will be held on June 3 in New York City.The FairVote Awards Gala is our biennial event honoring impactful leader…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

February 11, 2024 at 9:03 PM

See you tomorrow, Mon. Feb. 12 at the State Capitol

Welcome back legislators on opening day of sessionJohn,We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Monday, February 12, 2024 at the State Capitol for our Welcome Back Legislators event!  When: Monday, February 12, 11:00am-1:00pmWhere: Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.,…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Monday: Welcome back legislators & show up for RCV

Let’s show legislators our support for ranked choice votingJohn,Minnesota’s 2024 Legislative session begins this Monday February 12! Join FairVote Minnesota at the State Capitol to celebrate the start of session and show up for RCV supporters on opening day. We’ll meet outside the House and Senate c…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Get ready for session: Join us Feb 12 & get the inside scoop on RCV at the Capitol

Take action—let your legislators know you support an RCV local optionJohn, It’s time to get ready for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session! Read this newsletter to get the latest updates on ranked choice voting legislation, how you can help, insider Capitol news, and a hugely successful voting rig…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 12:36 AM

Feb 1 Symposium on Voting Rights with AG Ellison, Sect. Simon & national democracy experts––now you can join by Zoom

Top state leaders join national democracy experts and community leaders on the future of voting rights and democracy reform Hear from Attorney General Keith Ellison & Secretary of State Steve Simon on voting rights and democracy reform!  John, Please join the University of St. Thomas and its Ra…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Reminder: Don’t forget to RSVP for our Session Kickoff

John, With the legislative session coming up in just a few weeks, I am reaching out to remind you to RSVP for FairVote Minnesota’s upcoming Legislative Session Kickoff. Please join us for this special event on February 5th from 4:30 - 6pm where we’ll give an update on our strategy, an overview of t…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Take action—let your legislators know you support an RCV local option

Help us get ready for the 2024 legislative session John, Welcome to 2024! This year’s legislative session promises to be another big one, and we can help make sure ranked choice voting is at the top of lawmakers’ list. Contact them today to make sure they know where you stand! Contact your legislat…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Join us: FairVote Minnesota’s Session Kickoff with Special Guests

John, You are not going to want to miss FairVote Minnesota’s Session Kickoff event on February 5th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in Minneapolis!  Special guests Secretary of State Steve Simon, Chief Authors State Sen. Kelly Morrison and State Rep. Cedrick Frazier, and FairVote Minnesota’s lead lobbyist Nancy…

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  Kim Nelson · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Building an inclusive, multiracial democracy in honor of MLK

Join the conversation with national democracy experts about voting rights on Feb. 1 John, In his speech delivered at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1957, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlighted the fundamental power of the vote to secure broader civil rights f…

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  Kim Nelson · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Building an inclusive, multiracial democracy in honor of MLK

Join the conversation with national democracy experts about voting rights on Feb. 1 John, In his speech delivered at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1957, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlighted the fundamental power of the vote to secure broader civil rights f…

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Feb 1 Symposium on Voting Rights: Join the Governor, Lt. Governor & top democracy experts

St. Thomas, Macalester, Humphrey School & African American Leadership Forum launch groundbreaking symposium with FVMN on voting rights –– our past, present & future Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan are confirmed for the event! John, Please join FairVote Minnesota, the University of St. Thoma…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

✨ Happy New Year From FairVote MN ✨

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  Jeanne · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Checking back in

John, We only have six hours left until our end of year deadline, and we need to raise another $8,500 to hit our goal of $20,000 midnight. Will you make a donation today to help us prepare for our work in 2024?   MAKE YOUR END OF YEAR DONATION TODAY Here’s what we accomplished in 2023:Minnetonka v…

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  Kristen · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 2:48 PM

Be a part of RCV’s journey in Minnesota

John, Did you see Jeanne’s email? We have so much to do in 2024, including making history in Minnesota by passing the RCV Local Options bill. This critical measure––which is a priority for Secretary Simon, the League of Minnesota Cities, and the League of Women Voters––will authorize all local jur…

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  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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