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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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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 2:34 PM

This will take all of us

John, Did you see the news? It’s official: the Bloomington City council unanimously rejected a petition to repeal Ranked Choice Voting.  We asked you to help us push back against this anti-RCV effort and you answered. Thank you.   And now, with our democracy at stake, our work continues to mobilize …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 2:21 PM

🎪It’s time for the MN State Fair 🎪 – Join us at our booth

John,  FairVote Minnesota is thrilled to return to the Minnesota State Fair this year after a hiatus due to Covid-19. 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.   Please join us to volun…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Anti-RCV petition rejected

John,   Last night, in a resounding 7-0 vote, the Bloomington City council unanimously rejected a petition to repeal Ranked Choice Voting, accepting the advice of both the city attorney and the Attorney General’s office that the petition was…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Remember to vote today or tomorrow in Minnesota’s Primary Election

John, The Minnesota Primary Election is TOMORROW, Tuesday August 9, and if you haven’t voted already, you can vote early in person TODAY, or at your local polling location tomorrow. You have important federal, state and local races this year, and it’s critically important that you weigh in and help …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Fwd: Help us fight back against a repeal of RCV

John, We wanted to make sure you saw this breaking news. Despite the support and success of Ranked Choice Voting in Bloomington, an anti-RCV group is working to repeal RCV there.  Can we count on you to help us fight this extreme effort and chip in? We need to raise $10,000 by August 15 and a group…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Take Ranked Choice Voting to National Night Out

Let’s keep growing the movement for RCV one person, one neighborhood at a time! Ask your neighbors if they have heard about RCV.John, National Night Out is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 2, and it’s one of the best opportunities we have all year to talk with friends and neighbors about issues that matter…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 9:00 PM

This weekend: 1000 doors to win RCV in MN

John, Because of supporters like you, we have the real possibility of passing Ranked Choice Voting statewide next year and changing Minnesota politics for the better. Thank you for helping us get this far!   This summer and fall, we are investing everything we can to elect pro-Ranked Choice Voting c…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Foes want to repeal RCV in Bloomington - we must stop them

URGENT:Opponents seek to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in BloomingtonHelp us fight back by donating today!  Chip in whatever amount you can right now John, An anti-RCV group is seeking to repeal Ranked Choice Voting in Bloomington less than one year after it was first used and used so successfully. Wh…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Primary elections are on August 9 and early voting is underway

John, The Minnesota primary election is on Tuesday August 9, and early voting is already underway! Your voice is critical to our democracy, and we want to make sure you vote in the primary and have all the information you need. You can vote early by mail, vote early in person or vote on primary ele…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 7:11 PM

FWD: Trump attacks RCV

John, did you see Jeanne’s message? Trump is attacking Ranked Choice Voting and he's gone so far as to call it "crap". Local RCV opponents are trying to repeal it in Minnesota. It’s time we fight back and stop these anti-democratic forces. Donate today to help FairVote Minnesota push back against …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Trump attacks RCV

Trump bashes Ranked Choice Voting, while his allies in MN try to repeal it here Help us push back by donating today!BREAKING NEWS:Trump bashes RCV, while his opponents try to repeal it here.Help us push back by donating today! Donate John,  At a political rally in Alaska this weekend, former presid…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Happy 4th of July from FairVote Minnesota

John, As we celebrate Independence Day, we recognize that the very values we are celebrating – democracy, freedom and self-determination – are under threat as never before. The voices of the majority should prevail in a democracy, but all too often that has not happened.   Ranked Choice Voting off…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 12:35 AM

Reminder: Deadline today

John, did you see Jeanne’s email from yesterday?   We’ve got a real opportunity to elect a pro-Ranked Choice Voting majority to the Minnesota legislature this November, giving us a path to pass RCV statewide.That's why FairVote Minnesota has put electing these fantastic democracy champions at the T…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Help us push back against extremism and pass RCV statewide

John,  Many of us are feeling the devastating impacts of an extremist minority asserting power over the will of the majority. While we must dismantle barriers to voting and encourage everyone to vote this election, voting is not sufficient. We need structural reforms, like Ranked Choice Voting, to …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 6:04 PM

CORRECTION - It’s PRIDE time – Join us at our booth

John, We apologize for the wrong date in the initial email. PRIDE is THIS Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. We look forward to seeing you then!  We’re so excited to be at the 2022 Twin Cities Pride Festival! It’s one of our biggest events of the year to talk with our LGBTQ+ friends and voters ac…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 4:55 PM

It’s PRIDE time – Join us at our booth

John,  We’re so excited to be at the 2022 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 mitigates extremism and fosters a mor…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Help elect RCV candidates at our Day of Action on June 18th

John, We all share the goal of advancing Ranked Choice Voting statewide so our elections can be more inclusive, fair and representative.  In order to do that, we need to elect pro-RCV majorities to the Minnesota House and Senate.  Join us this Saturday, June 18 – for whatever time you can give to d…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 2:47 PM

June 21: Rank your favorite beer at Hoops Brewing in Duluth with FairVote MN

John, We all share the goal of advancing Ranked Choice Voting statewide so our elections can be more inclusive, fair and representative.  In order to do that, we need to elect pro-RCV majorities to the Minnesota House and Senate.  Join us this Saturday, June 18 – for whatever time you can give to d…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Join us June 18 for our RCV Candidate Action Day!

John, On Tuesday, the Minnesota candidate filing period closed, and the official 2022 election season has begun!   We know many of you have heard more than once that “this election is the most important,” but truly, this election is one of the most important of our lifetimes because, in addition to…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Can you help?

John, With just hours left until our midnight deadline, we are still about $6,500 short of hitting our match goal. With extremism and partisan gridlock undermining the functioning of our government, can we count on you to make a donation in any amount? DONATE NOW Ranked Choice Voting can help bre…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 4:11 PM

It doesn’t have to be this way

John,  Our state legislative session ended with a stalemate on nearly every tax and spending policy –  no tax cut, and no funding for education, gun violence prevention, public safety, healthcare, or any of the other policy priorities Minnes…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Polarization is deadly

John,  Once again, a devastating mass shooting has killed school children in our country. Our hearts are with the students, staff and families facing this horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. And, of course, just weeks ago, ten Black community members were killed while shopping in a grocery store by …
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 9:15 PM

ADD YOUR NAME NOW: 1,000 Signatures needed

ADD YOUR NAME NOW: 1,000 Signatures needed John,  On January 6, 2021, anti-democratic forces attempted an insurrection, and those same forces continue to attack our democracy by spreading misinformation, questioning election outcomes and limiting voting rights. Yet no reforms have passed to respon…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Wow. What a day for democracy!

John,  What an inspiring event on Wednesday! Gov. Tim Walz opened the rally noting how it is incumbent on all of us to take action: “It is going to be our grandchildren and great grandchildren that are going to ask, what did you do when totalitarianism came and knocked on our doorstep? And the ans…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Join Gov. Walz and an amazing lineup of speakers at the Rally for Democracy tomorrow

The Rally for Democracy is TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM!John,  The Rally for Democracy is TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM, and we’ve got exciting news: Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar will be joining the speakers lineup at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda! Register Here! Join with…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Join Congressman Phillips at the Rally for Democracy

John, The Rally for Democracy is just a week away, and we’ve got exciting news to share: RCV Champion Rep. Dean Phillips will be joining us at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, May 4 at 2PM, along with a powerful lineup of speakers.  Register Here! Join us as we push back against e…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Register for our May 4 Rally for Democracy & be the first to find out our special guests

Take action and join our rally for democracy! John,  We are joining together with our fellow democracy reform organizations, including Clean Elections MN, More Equitable Democracy, Common Cause MN, American Promise, and RepresentUs to Rally for Democracy at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Wed…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Join our May 4 Rally for Democracy at the Minnesota Capitol

John,  On January 6, 2021, our democracy was attacked, part of a growing authoritarian, anti-democratic movement that continues to spread misinformation, question election outcomes and limit voting rights. Whether we are black, white, or brown,  have deep roots in the US, or are newcomers, we all va…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Last day to double your gift

John, Did you see Jeanne’s note earlier this week?    Here’s the quick version: We have momentum building in the legislature, including a new bill introduced that would help finance the RCV statewide bill. More and more 2022 legislative candidates are signing on to pass Ranked Choice Voting statewid…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Breaking news at the MN Legislature

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT John,  Earlier this year, a group of supporters launched a $100,000 matching goal to hit by March 31. This moment is a critical opportunity to show that Ranked Choice Voting has a groundswell of grassroots support working to strengthen our democracy.  We have momentum building i…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Contact your Representative and urge them to push for a hearing on the RCV for MN bill

John,  Deadlines for hearing bills are approaching and the Chair of the State Government Finance Committee, Rep. Mike Nelson, is refusing to hear the Ranked Choice Voting for MN bill,  despite having several duplicate bills and 43 cosponsors in the House!   This is important. At a time when our demo…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Convention season is here – help advance RCV

John, It’s convention season in Minnesota! If you caucused this year and are a delegate (or alternate) to your upcoming senate district or county convention, we want to know!  Please let us know by filling in this quick form “Yes, I’m a delegate,” and we’ll follow up to share how you can advance Ran…
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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Help us fight efforts to ban RCV

John, Yesterday, the Florida legislature passed a bill banning Ranked Choice Voting, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he will sign it. As you know, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill banning RCV last session.  We cannot allow what is happening in Florida to happen here. Help us push back on efforts to…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM

A stronger democracy for International Women’s Day

John, On this International Women’s Day, FairVote Minnesota celebrates the achievements of women leaders in the United States while recognizing we have a lot of work to do to reach gender parity.   Despite gains, the United States still ranks well below most other high-income countries in women’s r…
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  Rob Richie, FairVote · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Solutions Summit

John -- Tomorrow, our close allies at RepresentWomen are hosting a Solutions Summit focused on confronting the most pressing challenges facing our democracy. They’ve invited 45 experts (all women) who will discuss the necessary solutions that benefit all Americans. And don’…
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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 6:34 PM

New candidates, new maps and the fight for democracy

John,We have some new developments in the 2022 state races that will have a huge impact on our ability to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Minnesota.  An independent candidate enters the race for Governor As many of you may have heard, a third party candidate, former WCCO Radio host Cory Hepola, has …
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  Emily Risch · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Webinar today: How We Will Win in 2022

Good morning,  I hope you saw my email on Friday and RSVP'd for our webinar at 5 p.m. ET today. If not, now is your chance! We hope you can make it, so you can learn about our priorities for the year from the FairVote team!  Emily John -- Join us this Monday, February 28th at…
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