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After 12,167 votes and 5 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 (55.3%) final-round votes!
View the full results here: fairvotemn.org/flagresults
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🏅We’re excited to award our 2022 RCV Democracy Champion badge to @IlhanMN for her support of #RankedChoiceVoting statewide! #mnleg
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Named “L'étoile du Nord flag” by its creator, the flag features a snowflake and a directional (north) star on a blue background, paying tribute to Minnesota’s weather, geographical position, and lakes respectively.
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Ranked choice voting is a fun and easy way to select a winner among several deserving candidates! There were a lot of great designs submitted, and RCV helped a consensus choice rise to the top of the finalists list!
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Thank you Congresswoman @IlhanMN.
This a clear-eyed assessment of the challenge our nation faces, and a cogent call to strengthen our democracy through common sense systemic reforms. We encourage all to read the piece in full. #RankedChoiceVoting #MNLeg
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The results are in! By a margin of 59%-41% with two precincts outstanding, Minnetonka voters have rejected a charter amendent to repeal Ranked Choice Voting!
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BREAKING: #Alaska's #RankedChoiceVoting election results: Murkowski won w/ 53.69%; Tshibaka in 2nd w/ 46.31%; Chesbro eliminated. Peltola won w/ 54.94%; Palin in 2nd w/ 45.06%; Begich eliminated. This means Murkowski & Peltola won by earning majority support from Alaskan voters🧵
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BREAKING: New York City adopts Ranked Choice Voting! This the latest and most populous city to do so!
Congrats NYC on this ground breaking moment for election reform and to those on the ground who fought for it!
@commoncauseny @RankTheVoteNYC #RankedChoiceVoting #ElectionDay
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Minnetonka! You've done it! You've won #MoreVoice and #MoreChoice through #RankedChoiceVoting! It's a victory for issue-based campaigning, for representative government, and for unifying leadership. It's amazing!!!
Congratulations!
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"If you are like me, and you are a lover of our democracy, you know that when our democracy is under attack, we stand up and fight back!"
Thank you @IlhanMN for standing up for democracy and your support of #RankedChoiceVoting!
#rally4democracy #mnleg
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Today’s the day! We’re here at the #mnleg with our two chief authors — Rep. @CedrickFrazier and Sen. Kelly @Morrison4MN — as they introduce the Protect and Advance Democracy Act, which will implement #RankedChoiceVoting statewide!
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NEW THIS MORNING:
Early this morning, the #mnleg Senate passed an historic omnibus bill — and in doing so took critical step on the path to #RankedChoiceVoting in MN! Thank you to @Morrison4MN, all 34 senators who voted yes, and everyone who came out to make their voices heard!
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Thank you to everyone who cast a ballot, submitted a design, or is serving on the State Emblems Redesign Commission! If you want to submit your own feedback on flag designs, you have until noon today to make your voice heard! mnhs.org/serc
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Amazing! Bloomington and Minnetonka have both succeeded in passing #RankedChoiceVoting! It's a win for civility over divisiveness, for #MoreChoice and #MoreVoice at the ballot box, and for authentically representative government. Congratulations Bloomington and Minnetonka! #MNLeg
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Ranked Choice Voting is on the rise and Mike Griffin emphasizes it’s power to elect more people of color, referencing Minneapolis who has the most diverse city council in the country. @votegriffin #UnrigTheSystem #UnrigSummit
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BREAKING NEWS:
Today the #mnleg Senate Elections Committee advanced Ranked Choice Voting legislation as part of the elections omnibus package! There's still a lot of work that needs to happen on this bill, but we're on the path to #RankedChoiceVoting!
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We're here supporting #RankedChoiceVoting through the #mnleg conference committee process!
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Thank you to this amazing crew and these inspiring leaders who knocked it out of the park for team democracy.👏👏👏 Grateful for your work helping to elect pro #RankedChoiceVoting champions to #MNLeg!
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"At the Bloomington City Council meeting last night, the Council voted 6-1 to put #RankedChoiceVoting on the ballot for Bloomington voters."
#MNLeg
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🎊 IT PASSES! 🎉 After 2 long days of testimony and amendments, the State Gov. Finance Division Omnibus Bill (H.F. 1935) moves on to the Ways and Means Committee this Friday at 9:30AM !!! Ranked Choice Voting Local Options Bill advances!
#RankedChoiceVoting #MNleg
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URGENT: All RCV supporters are urged to join us this TUESDAY, March 27, 1 p.m. at a hearing on the #anti-RCV, anti #LocalControl bills. Let's send an unequivocal message to the legislature: you CANNOT take away the people's right to decide for themselves ow.ly/2gkg30j90YS
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"Under Ranked Choice Voting, you can vote your conscience without helping a candidate you loathe win instead." ow.ly/sGFD30du4zC
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Bloomington! Congratulations! You've won #MoreVoice and #MoreChoice with #RankedChoiceVoting! #RCV means elections that unify rather than divide, it means a more fully inclusive government, and a future with leaders that represent of all their constituents. Incredible!!!
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We talked with 100s of voters at the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair & Hopkins Raspberry Festival this past w/e & heard Minnesotans love #RankedChoiceVoting! Whether superfans or just starting to learn, voters tell us again & again that RCV just MAKES SENSE for Minnesota 👏👏👏 #MNLeg
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren @ewarren knows “democracy is at risk in this country,” and says #RankedChoiceVoting could be the grassroots solution to give our country hope again.
#Rank2020 #2020Election
READ MORE Via @BostonDotCom - boston.com/news/politics/201…
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Why do we dislike runoffs so much? It disenfranchises voters. 2.4m FEWER voters came out for #GASoS runoff yesterday. #RankedChoiceVoting is the better way.
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Boulder is prepping to be the first major city in Colorado to hold a ranked-choice election! Boulderites will join the citizens of Basalt and Telluride when they rank their favorite candidates for mayor this fall!
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🎉🎉🎉Congratulations @mitrajunjalali, @NelsieYang, @RebeccaNoecker, @AnikaBowieSTP, @sauraforward3, @cheniquajohnson & @HJKforWard5🎉🎉🎉
For the first time in history, the St Paul City Council will be entirely women –– and majority women of color. #RankedChoiceVoting #StPaul
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.@AJentleson's recent piece in @TheAtlantic deserves more than just a full read. In an ideal world it's the primary topic of conversation at your next happy hour.
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"If you have enabled voters... to rank their choices, one, two, three, four, they are liberated from this trap of thinking, 'I can’t vote for a spoiler.' Now they can vote their sincere preference." - @LarryDiamond
via @karaswisher @recode @vox
#RankedChoiceVoting
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FIVE cities in Minnesota are using #RankedChoiceVoting this year! Sign up to day to help educate new voters on how to rank their votes!
➡️➡️➡️ fairvotemn.org/volunteer/
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ICYMI: RCV is moving forward in the Minnesota legislature! Last week the #mnleg Senate passed an omnibus bill that sets us on a path to #RankedChoiceVoting. Next stop, conference committee!
NEW THIS MORNING:
Early this morning, the #mnleg Senate passed an historic omnibus bill — and in doing so took critical step on the path to #RankedChoiceVoting in MN! Thank you to @Morrison4MN, all 34 senators who voted yes, and everyone who came out to make their voices heard!
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We are grateful to @representus, @uniteamerica, @RankTheVoteUSA and so many other reform partners for including FairVote Minnesota at the #AmericanDemocracySummit and highlighting the power of #RankedChoiceVoting to strengthen and protect our democracy!
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#RankedChoiceVoting is growing throughout America! And that's great news for anyone who wants voter to have #MoreChoiceMoreVoice. Let's keep building this momentum in Minnesota and nationwide — learn how you can get involved at fairvotemn.org
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From voting to running for office, we need more people involved in our political process. Ranked Choice Voting makes our system more accessible to more people. #mnleg
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"#RankedChoiceVoting gives an incentive to candidates to expand their base... and I'd argue we would have better leadership in Congress, if used. " - @RepDeanPhillips
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What a night! Thank you to RCV Senate chief author @Morrison4MN, @epmurphymn, and each and every one of the 34 senators who voted to set Minnesota on a path to #RankedChoiceVoting!
It’s a wrap! Thank you, Chair @epmurphymn for your voice and leadership in passing a historic Omnibus bill on State and Local Gov and Veterans and Elections! @FairVoteMN
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We LOVE the #MNStateFair, but at this time, we have decided we are not able to participate due to safety concerns. We cannot put staff, volunteers & fairgoers at risk. If there is a change in policy, we will reevaluate this decision. #MaskUp
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Today, the House elections committee voted 7-4 to expand #RankedChoiceVoting on the local level and set Minnesota on a path to statewide RCV! #mnleg
We're here at the #mnleg House Committee on Elections Finance and Policy! The Protect and Advance Democracy Act is second on the docket the wonderful Rep Frazier is here to introduce the bill!
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“Ranked Choice Voting is the #1 electoral reform to create change in our democracy” - Stephan Boyes, a participant in the #RankedChoiceVoting master class and ready to advance it in Florida.
#UnrigTheSystem
#UnrigSummit
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The @UtahGOP is pushing! 👏👏👏 "#RankedChoiceVoting is one of those things if you survey the public beforehand, they don’t quite get it. If you survey them after, they all love it," Rep. Winder (Republican) told FOX 13 in a recent interview. #MNLeg fox13now.com/news/local-news…
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"The fever did not break on 1/6. Nor did it break on 1/20. The lies and disinformation have continued and we must counter with the truth: that the 2020 election was FAIR, ACCURATE, HONEST, AND SECURE." -@MNSteveSimon
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The time for #RankedChoiceVoting is now, and Minnesotans are ready to make it happen! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Rank Your Brew event yesterday, especially our chief authors @Morrison4MN and @CedrickFrazier! Let's lead the way to fairer, more democratic elections!
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🎉#RankedChoiceVoting for MN has a SECOND BILL! 🎉
#HF89 reached the House limit 35 authors, so @CedrickFrazier has introduced a clone bill, HF1375, to let more reps sign on - and @mohamudnoor and @go4esther have done just that!
So powerful! So amazing! #MNLeg @ElkinsForHouse
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With #RankedChoiceVoting “voters can vote for their favorite candidate without worrying that their vote might inadvertently help an unpopular candidate get elected with less than a majority…”
#mnleg
buff.ly/3GOq7m3
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Over 100 in the Masterclass to learn how to advance #RankedChoiceVoting in their home cites.
They all just visited RANK2020.ORG to sign the petition & rank their vote!
#UnrigTheSystem
#UnrigSummit
@representus
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#RankedChoiceVoting leads to higher voter engagement in election after election. It's time for the #MNLeg to expand #RCV across #Minnesota! #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
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🧵3rd parties offer voters the hope of expressing a broader array of political views. But our system poses a real dilemma for 3rd party candidates and our democracy – w/o #RankedChoiceVoting, they will draw votes away from the very candidate with whom they align the most. #mnleg
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BREAKING: #Alaska's congressional election using #RankedChoiceVoting: Peltola won w/ 51.47%; Palin came in 2nd w/ 48.53%; Begich was eliminated.
This means that after reallocating Begich’s 2nd-choice votes, Peltola earned a majority of support from Alaskan voters.@Alaskans4BE
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It’s only #Day4 and we’ve already signed up hundreds of Minnesotans who want to advance #RankedChoiceVoting across the state!
Check out Liam and why he supports #RCV @mnstatefair #mnstatefair #TwelveDaysOfDemocracy
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This is the power of #RankedChoiceVoting.
It fosters a more diverse slate of candidates to run and gives them the chance to win. #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
BREAKING: For the first time in history, a majority of Minneapolis city council members will be people of color. Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley Worlobah, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, and Aisha Chughtai all won election.
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🎉🎉Congrats to @FairVoteWA, @representingwa, @WashingtonBus & @CityofSeattle voters who helped put #RankedChoiceVoting on the ballot!🎉🎉
More & more cities across the country are looking to adopt this top democracy reform & we're working to bring it statewide in MN.🗳🙌 #MNLeg
📢📢📢 IT’S OFFICIAL!
In a 7-2 vote, the Seattle City Council puts #RankedChoiceVoting to the voters.
This is a huge win for Seattleites who came together to write their Councilmembers and testify. Now, it’s time to talk to the voters!
Let's get a win for RCV!
ALT Victory, ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in Seattle. Image of the Space Needle in the background.
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For her @NewsHour holiday wish, @AmyEWalter said "I would like to see more #RankedChoiceVoting be implemented across the country, so that we can see the kind of candidate who needs to put together a coalition..[and not] rely just on your hardcore base."🎁
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*NEW:*
A recent poll of Minnesota voters show a STRONG MAJORITY are ready for #RankedChoiceVoting!
When first surveyed, voters preferred RCV by a margin of 14%. After minimal education, the margin rose to a whopping 31%!
Read more here: fairvotemn.org/poll
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Happy #NevadaCaucus Day! Did you know early voters in NV got to rank their ballot? We think you should get to rank yours too! #IWishICouldRank #RankedChoiceVoting
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Can't make it to the #mnleg State Senate on Thursday to show your support for #RankedChoiceVoting? Contact your legislator today instead and let them know you're on board for RCV! -> p2a.co/PUBGEDI
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The FairVote Minnesota team is out every weekend talking with our neighbors about the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting! Everywhere we go we hear the same thing — voters are ready for RCV!
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Ranked Choice Voting is proven — and metro voters are excited to use it again this Tuesday! Instead of sowing doubt on our tried and true elections system, let's celebrate the greater voice and choice RCV gives us at the polls!
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#MoreChoiceMoreVoice with #RCV is becoming a reality in #Minnesota thanks to #DemocracyChampions like @MaryKunesh9 @MelisaFranzen @mhwiklund @mikehowardmn
Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting at fairvotemn.org
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Candidates who win ranked-choice elections are those who build the broadest coalition of voter support –– and that's what Murkowski and Petola were able to do. The races were competitive, and RCV allowed more voters to have a say in the final result.
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Voters are frustrated: Campaigns are divisive, many candidates win without majority support, and gridlock stops action on issues that matter.
But we can fix it! #RankedChoiceVoting is the best first step towards a stronger democracy. ▶️ piped.video/aEzxBeqHm6I
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We delivered a letter with 600 signatures from #mndfl dels & alts to #mngov candidate @epmurphymn today. They are demanding action on #rankedchoicevoting during her first term. She replied, "let's do this together." Thank you!
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MN needs the best possible leaders at the Capitol in 2021. Which means we absolutley need @aleta4mnsenate, @SusanKentMN, @WestlinSD34, and @annformnsenate. #RankedChoiceVoting advocates, #DemocracyChampions, #MNLeg
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98% reporting in GA. 3486 votes separate Trump and Biden. 61,227 votes went to Jorgenson.
This is the #SpoilerEffect. This is a massive problem. When three candidates run the authentically most popular candidate frequently loses.
We can solve it with #RankedChoiceVoting.
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Big news!
Minnetonka’s City Council voted unanimously last night to put #RankedChoiceVoting on the 2020 ballot! Thank you Mayor and City Council!
Next, the Charter Commission will review and give their recommendation to the Council. #LetVotersDecide
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When more candidates run, there's more to get excited about! #RankedChoiceVoting increases turnout by letting voters express the full range of their preferences.
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#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple change to the ballot that:
✅Is easy to use
✅Gives more choice and power to voters
✅Ensures majority winners
✅Is less expensive and time-consuming than runoffs
#MNLeg @fairvote
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Retiring Sen. Kent Eken highlights #RankedChoiceVoting as a solution: RCV "would put a damper on the nasty ads..a candidate would want to win votes of those who don’t make it past the first round & would be less inclined to get into mud-slinging." 🙌#MNLeg
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This past week we attended the American Democracy Summit, where our own @jkmassey appeared on a panel alongside @OregonRCV’s @ORRCVMike, former UT GOP Chair @stantheman87, & moderator @NjLockwood of @RankTheVoteUSA to discuss RCV in their respective states and across the country!
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Voters in Rochester are among those leading the charge for the right to choose #RankedChoiceVoting for their local elections. That's why they're calling on the #mnleg to pass an RCV local options bill and allow cities to choose to expand their democracies!
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Colorado U.S. Sen. @Hickenlooper endorsed #RankedChoiceVoting, explaining: "The Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade requires 'systemic, structural changes' to our democracy." #MNLeg axios.com/local/denver/2022/…
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Congratulations to @FairVoteIL, @Reform4Illinois and Evanston voters who will have the chance to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting this November!👏👏👏
More and more cities are looking to #RCV for a better local democracy.
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HUGE NEWS! Evanston will have the chance adopt #RankedChoiceVoting in November! 🥳 #RCV4Evanston #RCV4IL #Evanston #ilpol
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Congratulations to our #RCV Democracy Champions, @Morrison4MN and @bresnahan4mn on their endorsements!
#RankedChoiceVoting #mnleg #SD45 #SD45Convention
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Oregon’s state legislature made history by being the first in the nation to put a referendum for #RankedChoiceVoting on the ballot!🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to @OregonRCV, #RCV advocates, and most especially to Oregon voters!
The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2004!! That means #RankedChoiceVoting for statewide and federal races is coming to Oregon's 2024 ballot!🎉
Oregon made history today: This is the first time that any legislature in the US has referred a statewide RCV bill to the ballot!
ALT Image of the State Capitol building with a green background and white text that reads "Statewide Ranked Choice Voting PASSES"
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🔥Hot off the presses!🔥 FairVote MN commends the @MinnesotaDFL for using #RankedChoiceVoting for its online conventions.👏👏👏 We urge ALL parties to adopt this simple but effective reform for conventions, and we stand ready to help.➡️➡️➡️ fairvotemn.org/news/immediat…
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In a new @NBCNews poll, Americans rank threats to democracy as the top issue facing the country.
Americans are looking for solutions, and #RankedChoiceVoting is a proven reform that can strengthen our democracy when we need it most.
#MNLeg nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/f…
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Big day w/ fellow #democracy orgs at the #mnleg @wechooseusmn rally – complete with shoutout from @melissahortman to our super organizer Will Moore who helped elect a pro-democracy trifecta! Huge thanks to our elected officials for their leadership in strengthening our democracy.
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🤩South Metro voters elected an amazing team of #RCV democracy champions to represent them at #MNLeg!🤩 Congrats and thank you to @Lindsey_Port and @ErinMayeQuade for championing #RankedChoiceVoting which promotes more inclusive, representative elections!🧵
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It's shocking to no one that Trump who tried (and keeps trying) to overturn an election would disparage #RankedChoiceVoting, a reform that gives more power to voters, mitigates extremism and ensures candidates are supported by the majority. #MNLeg
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Senator @AricForMN: If local municipalities want to solve bullet voting, to solve the spoiler effect, and to promote unifying truth-telling leaders, they should have the option to choose #RankedChoiceVoting. #MNLeg
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Tune in now: piped.video/lJs4vYsZ89c
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This is what democracy looks like! Thank you to everyone who came out to testify or otherwise show your support today in the House and Senate committees!
We're on the path to statewide #RankedChoiceVoting!
#mnleg
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"Maybe it is time to look at new voting systems so that we are all happier with who we elect." ow.ly/4OFP3042zGH
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Minnesota will soon have a new state flag! While the final design will be selected by an appointed commission, we have a say too! You can start by ranking your favorite flags among the six finalists -> buff.ly/46CeDyE
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“Recent studies show that #RankedChoiceVoting increases the percentage of BIPOC and female candidates seeking office.”
#MNLeg #HF89 #SF218
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The #DemocracyChampions leading the charge for #RankedChoiceVoting in Minnesota; the chief authors of #HF89, #HF1375, #SF218 and #SF1651.
Minnesota is READY. We say ONWARD.
@ElkinsForHouse @CedrickFrazier @Kent_Eken @Lindsey_Port #MNLeg
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✨What an amazing night!✨ Thank you @LtGovFlanagan & Sen. @MelisaFranzen, two trailblazers who understand the power of #RankedChoiceVoting to protect our rights & create a more inclusive democracy for all. #MNLeg
Help us advance this reform statewide➡️ fairvotemn.org/contribute/
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💥Breaking: The newly elected Minnetonka City Council, like St. Paul, will all be women for the first time in history. Congratulations to all the winners for being part of this groundbreaking moment! 👏 #RankedChoiceVoting
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✨We’re thrilled to award @BradTabke the 2022 #RCV Democracy Champion badge for supporting #RankedChoiceVoting statewide!
RCV ensures majority winners & eliminates the gamesmanship posed by ticket-splitting, third-party spoilers, and wasted votes. #mnleg
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#RankedChoiceVoting for MN has a 2nd Senate Bill!
#SF218 reached its 5 author limit so 🔥@Lindsey_Port🔥 introduced its clone: SF1651. And with 👍@JohnMarty👍, 😊@JenMcEwenMN😊, ❤️@AricForMN❤️ & ✨@mhwiklund✨ signing on it's maxed immediately out too!
Amazing! #MNLeg
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The @StarTribune has projected the winner in another race that we've been following for months: Congratulations @RepWolgamott of St. Cloud! We are very pleased to see you headed back to the #MNHouse. #RankedChoiceVoting #MNLeg.
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👍🏿👍🏻👍🏾👍🏽 Absolutely in awe of Alaska 👍🏿👍🏻👍🏾👍🏽
The democracy reform movement won in cities and states across the country.
From ranked choice voting to dark money disclosure, we're putting power back into the hands of voters and fixing our broken political system.
#Democracy
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#RankedChoiceVoting "incentivizes candidates to build broad, inclusive, multiracial coalitions.. I am optimistic Minnesota can become the first state to pass RCV with legislative action, setting a path for reform that other states can follow." @MaryKunesh9
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Jeanne has been out all day today making sure Minnetonka voters have the facts on the city question! Only two more hours to vote!
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From Alaska to Minnesota, voters want #RankedChoiceVoting! Thank you Rep. Peltola for your testimony and Sen. Morrison for your leadership on this bill! #mnleg
All the way from Alaska, @Rep_Peltola is here to tell us about her state's positive experience with statewide #RankedChoiceVoting:
"Voters tended to elect candidates with broad appeal who minimized negative campaigning."
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