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John,
Throughout my career in public health, I’ve seen again and again that the wellbeing of our communities depends on trust—trust in our institutions, trust in science, and trust in one another. What many people don’t realize is that the health of our democracy is just as critical. A society cannot thrive when its political system is polarized, distrustful, or unresponsive to the will of the people.
That is why I’m supporting FairVote Minnesota on this Give to the Max Day , and why I hope you will join me.
Thanks to a generous match from our FairVote Minnesota Board Chair, your gift today will be doubled, up to $10,000 , allowing you to have twice the impact at a time when it truly matters.
Ranked Choice Voting is one of the most meaningful reforms we have to strengthen our democracy. It incentivizes candidates to reach beyond their base, connect with voters across the political spectrum, and build the broad coalitions needed not just to win, but to govern. When leaders are elected with majority support, they’re more empowered to find common ground and advance policies that reflect the will of the people — whether that’s trusted vaccines, reproductive freedom, gun safety, or other essential issues that affect the health and safety of our communities.
In so many ways, democracy mirrors public health: it depends on our collective willingness to act with courage, compassion, integrity, and urgency. When we show up, when we engage, and when we come together around solutions, we all benefit.
But the work ahead is significant, and it will take all of us.
As we look forward, I hope you’ll stay involved and support FairVote Minnesota as they continue to defend our democracy and expand the promise of Ranked Choice Voting across our state. Together, we can ensure a more representative, resilient, and healthier democracy.
Please consider making a gift today—and remember, it will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
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Thank you,
Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH

FairVote Minnesota
550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210
Saint Paul, MN 55114
United States
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