Emily Risch · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Webinar on Monday: How We Will Win in 2022

John -- Join us this Monday, February 28th at 5pm ET to discuss “How We Will Win in 2022.” As FairVote celebrates 30 years of innovation and impact, our Senior Fellow David Daley will moderate an exciting discussion about our plans to advance our shared goals. You'll hear dire…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Kicking off Another 30 Years of Innovations and Impact!

John,  2022 promises major progress for FairVote’s electoral reform vision. Thanks to the hard work of supporters like you and our tenacious allies across the country, ranked choice voting will reach 55 jurisdictions with 10 million voters across the nation. For the first time…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

It’s Jeanne’s birthday!

John, Today is a special day for us - FairVote Minnesota’s executive director and champion of democracy, Jeanne Massey, is celebrating her 60th birthday! None of the important work we do every day to advance Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota would be possible without her leadership, vis…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Action for February - advancing the top reform to strengthen our democracy

    John, These have been challenging times in Minnesota and around the country, and we are grateful to all of you for pushing our democracy forward. We know Ranked Choice Voting can lead to more responsive, inclusive governance while also…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Get Your Team Democracy Sticker Today!

    John,  FairVote Minnesota is working to build a stronger democracy in 2022 and we want you on our team!  We’ve accomplished a lot these past few years, but we also have a lot of work ahead – building legislative support and electing a …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Fwd: Final chance to sign up to caucus for RCV

    Reminder that all major parties are holding caucuses across the state (many virtual) on Tuesday, Feb. 1, and we need all of our supporters to sign up to caucus for Ranked Choice Voting!   Deadline for sign up is no later than 9pm Tuesday! Sign up to Caucus …

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  Team FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

To our supporters

    John,  Midnight tonight is our first fundraising deadline of 2022, and there has never been a more important time to make a donation to FairVote Minnesota.    With less than 6 hours left to go, we still have a little more than $5,000 l…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 12:00 AM

It’s go time

    DONATE NOW John,  There is a lot we want to accomplish this year, and the Minnesota state legislative session begins tomorrow.    We need to strengthen our democracy and bring Ranked Choice Voting statewide. We know this will no…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

RCV ready for 2022 Session - contact your legislators to advance RCV statewide

    Dear John,  Minnesota’s state legislative session begins tomorrow, Monday, January 31, at noon, and the need to strengthen our democracy with Ranked Choice Voting has never been more clear. Our politics are becoming increasingly and da…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

RCV Day is Today!

John,  Today is 1/23 or RCV Day! Help us celebrate and spread the word about the powerful potential of Ranked Choice Voting by taking action 1-2-3: Join Team Democracy by donating $5 or more and get your Team Democracy sticker. Contact yo…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Reminder to Caucus on Feb. 1 and Important Updates

    John,  If you have not yet had a chance to sign up to caucus for Ranked Choice Voting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, sign up now and let us know you’ll be there! Attending your precinct caucus and making RCV a priority conversation among party ac…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Working 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 one year ago, ongoing misinf…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Caucus for RCV, Feb. 1!

    John,  The anniversary of January 6th made clear that our democracy remains fragile and the rules for our elections matter more than ever. To build a more inclusive, responsive, less polarizing democracy, we need to fix the rules to gi…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

January 9, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Fwd: Webinar: Andrew Yang talks Elections and his NEW book

Dear John, Happy New Year! I hope you saw the invitation to FairVote’s latest webinar (details below), and plan to join tomorrow. I'm excited to be interviewing Andrew Yang, the former presidential candidate and FairVote Action's new board member, about his new book and why he…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Let us remember this day and continue our work for a more inclusive and responsive democracy

    John,  Our worst fears about our democracy were realized a year ago today. The horrific events, and those responsible for them, are a stain on our history and our democracy.    A year later, the former president and his allies continue…

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Webinar: Andrew Yang talks Elections and his NEW book

John -- Join us on Monday, January 10th at 5pm ET for our next webinar, “The Future of American Elections: A Conversation with Andrew Yang.” As the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the country, ranked choice voting (RCV) has been adopted in 50 jurisdictions with 10…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Jan. 6 Democracy Rally

    John,  January 6, 2021, was a day we can’t and shouldn’t forget. Please join us on the anniversary of the historic attack on our democracy for a rally cosponsored by Minnesota Indivisible chapters, FairVote MN and other electoral refor…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Happy New Years from FairVote Minnesota

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Last chance to double your year-end gift

    We hope you saw the email below from Dr. Osterholm about why your investment in advancing Ranked Choice Voting is so important.   We only have 8 hours left until our end of year deadline and need all the help we can get. Please make a donation today to help us …

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Making sure you saw Dr. Osterholm’s letter

    I hope you saw Dr. Mike Osterholm’s email yesterday.    We've made remarkable progress this month, but we're not in the clear just yet. We still need to raise just over $5,000 by 11:59 pm to hit our end of year goal.   We know that’s a lot, but we also know how…

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  Dr. Michael Osterholm · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

I wanted to reach out personally

    John,  I am proud to be part of FairVote Minnesota’s board and its mission to advance Ranked Choice Voting statewide in Minnesota. While I have been busy advising our leaders on the most effective ways to combat this pandemic, I make t…

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  Khalid Pitts · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 8:45 PM

FairVote Welcomes Andrew Yang

John -- This has been an historic year for FairVote’s reform vision. Nationally, three ranked choice voting provisions passed the U.S. House, and FairVote leaders were featured everywhere from the New York Times to CBS Morning News. More than half of state legislatures debated…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Holiday Holidays from FairVote Minnesota

From FairVote Minnesota, wishing you health and hope this holiday season. Connect With Us: Facebook   Twitter   Contact Info: FairVote Minnesota550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210Saint Paul, MN 55114United States   unsubscribe  

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 7:47 PM

2021 Recap – and help us get ready for2022

    John,  What a year –thanks to you!!    2021 continued the tremendous momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Read our year-end recap below for all the success YOU made possible and for steps you can take TODAY to push RCV forwa…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Give the gift of democracy

    There is still time to make a tax-deductible or stock donation to the FairVote Minnesota Foundation!  John,  This holiday season, we’re so thankful for your support of FairVote Minnesota’s work to protect and strengthen our democ…

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  Angela Kouters, FairVote · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Take Action Now: Support the Rank Choice Voting Amendment

John --Today, Thursday, December 9th, the U.S. House will decide whether to amend the Protect Our Democracy Act (PODA) to include the Voter Choice Act -- important legislation providing 40 million dollars in grants for state and local governments transitioning their elections …

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Fwd: New Webinar: RCV in 2021 and 2022

Hello John, We hope you can join us for this afternoon's webinar! It's a great opportunity to learn about ranked choice voting's biggest year ever -- from New York City to Utah to Virginia and everywhere in between.  We hope you can make it to the live event, so FairVote and l…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Congressman Phillips’ Voter Choice Act up for a vote tomorrow (Thurs.) -- Contact your member of congress!

    John,  You can take action to strengthen our democracy on a national level with just a few minutes of your time TONIGHT!   This fall, Representative Dean Phillips (MN-03) and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Angus King (I-ME) reintro…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM

LAST CHANCE: Register for our event tomorrow with Dr. Michael Osterholm

    John, There is still time to sign up to join us for tomorrow’s virtual discussion, A Vaccine for Democracy, with Dr. Michael Osterholm, moderated by State Representative Dr. Kelly Morrison on December 8 at 4:30pm CT. REGISTER NOW …

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  Emily Risch · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM

New Webinar: RCV in 2021 and 2022

John -- Join us on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 4pm ET for our end-of-year webinar, “The Future of American Elections, RCV in 2021 and 2022.” Ranked choice voting is the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the country, now in 50 jurisdictions with nearly 10 million voters ab…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Exciting update: Andy Slavitt will join our Vaccine for Democracy event on Dec 8 – register today

    John, You are not going to want to miss FairVote Minnesota’s special zoom event, A Vaccine for Democracy with Dr. Michael Osterholm, this coming Wednesday, December 8 at 4:30 pm CT. Dr. Osterholm, one of the country’s foremost infectio…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Fund the Movement for Better Elections

Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. In this week of family gatherings and expressions of gratitude, I wanted to express my thanks to all of you in our growing family of donors. Please consider a contribution to FairVote. Your donation will help pass election reforms that ma…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Dec. 8 with Dr. Mike Osterholm — don’t forget to register

    John, I hope you had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving! I’m reaching out today to make sure you received the invitation for our upcoming special zoom event on December 8 at 4:30 pm CT: A Vaccine for Democracy, with our country’s leading…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 12:29 AM

Happy Thanksgiving from FairVote Minnesota

      FairVote Minnesota550 Vandalia Street, Suite 210Saint Paul, MN 55114United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. …

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Election 2021 and looking forward

Dear John, Fair and secure access to the ballot remains a subject of fierce debate in the United States, and we stand with those seeking to uphold the right to vote. In that spirit, we are advancing changes that we think can bring together Americans in advancing that precious …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 21, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Join us for special event – A Vaccine for Democracy with Dr. Mike Osterholm, Dec 8

    John, We’d like to invite you to a special Zoom event, A Vaccine for Democracy on December 8th from 4:30pm to 5:15 pm CT. Our country's preeminent COVID-19 expert, Dr. Michael Osterholm, will give an update on the pandemic, how politic…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 3:39 PM

So grateful

    John,   Yesterday was a remarkable Give to the Max Day for FairVote MN - one that shows how dedicated our community is to saving our democracy.    If you didn’t get an opportunity to contribute yesterday, it’s not too late. Our FairVote MN b…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 2:00 AM

Will you dig deep and help save our democracy?

    John,   Give to the Max Day is coming to a close in less than four hours, and we have $2,200 in matching funds left available, which means your donation will be immediately doubled!   Ranked Choice Voting enables progress on critical issues …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 2:00 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 $11,700 from making our $15,000 goal!   Join us at this critical moment as we work to save our democracy by making a donation to FairVote Minnesota. A…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Give to the Max and double your donation!

    Dear 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 $1…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Fwd: Ranked Choice Voting Wins Again in Historic Local Minnesota Elections

    John, Tuesday was a milestone day for implementation of Ranked Choice Voting in our state and demonstrates why Minnesota is ready for Ranked Choice Voting! We want to share with you the press release we just sent to the media and other…

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  Rob Richie · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Election Day at FairVote

Dear John, Today is Election Day in much of the country, including city elections, statewide ballot measures and gubernatorial and state legislative elections in Virginia and New Jersey. If you have an opportunity to vote, please consider doing so -- our representative democra…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM

A historic year for RCV: Help voters rank the vote - last chance to sign up

    Dear John, Election day is almost here, and this is your last chance to help us educate voters about Ranked Choice Voting and help prepare them to rank their ballots!   Whatever time you can give will be directly assisting voters, and …

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Rank Your Vote GOTV - we need your help

    Dear John, Municipal Election Day is less than 2 weeks away! And many voters are already voting early – in person and by mail.    If you’re a voter in one of the five Ranked Choice Voting cities and haven’t yet voted, here is a link to…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM

October newsletter: Time to rank the vote

    Dear John, Right Now!! It has been a busy fall at FairVote Minnesota! Our staff and volunteers have been out in force educating voters in the five cities using Ranked Choice Voting this fall. Just this past weekend, we were at si…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Breaking news: Congressman Phillips reintroduces Voter Choice Act

    John,   We are thrilled to share the exciting news about Rep. Dean Phillips' bill in Congress to assist with the expansion of Ranked Choice Voting here in Minnesota and around the country! See details in the media release below.   Please tak…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Correction! Wish ranked choice voting were everywhere? A new bill could help.

Quick correction from FairVote! We incorrectly linked to a previous version of the bill - a one-page summary of the bill is available here.  John -- Exciting news on the ranked choice voting front today. Senator Bennet (CO-D), Senator King (ME-I) and Representative Phillips (MN-D) announced the…

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  FairVote · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Wish ranked choice voting were everywhere? A new bill could help.

John -- Exciting news on the ranked choice voting front today. Senator Bennet (CO-D), Senator King (ME-I) and Representative Phillips (MN-D) announced the introduction of the Voter Choice Act, a piece of legislation that would make it easier for communities to embrace ranked choice voting acros…

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  Jeanne Massey · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 9:31 PM

FWD: Triple the impact

7 days to go Almost there Important favor to ask     I wanted to make sure you saw this message yesterday. We have less than 12 hours to reach this critical match. I’ve you’ve already given, thank you! If you haven’t, please consider making a don…

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  FairVote Minnesota · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Triple the impact

    Alert: $7,500 to go!   Dear John,   Our end of month deadline is tomorrow and we have not hit our $50,000 matching goal – but we are so close! With less than 48 hours to go, our generous gift-matching supporter is offering to TRIPLE all dona…

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