News & Opinion
Jan. 6 votes show the link between primary system and more extreme views in Congress
By Alexander Vanderklipp. Published in the Fulcrum March 31, 2022 https://thefulcrum.us/Elections/Voting/republican-election-objectors Only hours after the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, with the calls to “stop the steal” still reverberating under the Capitol Rotunda, 139...
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FairVote Minnesota is a leading nonprofit organization in the movement for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), one of the most significant political reforms in generations. From giving voters more choice to ensuring candidates with majority support to reducing polarization in...
Caucus for Ranked Choice Voting, Feb. 1
The anniversary of the January 6th attack on our nation’s Capitol reminded us that our democracy is fragile and the rules of our elections matter more than ever. To build a more inclusive, diverse, responsive, and less polarizing democracy, we need to empower voters...
FairVote MN statement on the anniversary of January 6
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 to foment the Big Lie about a stolen 2020...
2021 Bloomington by the Numbers
RANKED CHOICE VOTING BY THE NUMBERS 2021 Key Bloomington Election FindingsBy every measure, Ranked Choice Voting was a success in the 2021 municipal election. The numbers tell the story and underscore voters’ support for RCV. SUMMARY 77% of voters found RCV simple to...
2021 Minneapolis by the Numbers
RANKED CHOICE VOTING BY THE NUMBERS2021 Key Minneapolis Election Findings By every measure, Ranked Choice Voting was a resounding success in the 2021 municipal election. The numbers tell the story and underscore voters’ consistent and overwhelming support for RCV....
2021 RCV Election Overview
Executive Summary for Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and St. Paul 2021 has been a historic year for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul all used RCV for their municipal elections....
Bloomington candidates reflect on campaigns, successes
Source: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/community/bloomington/bloomington-candidates-reflect-on-campaigns-successes/article_bfb7c0a2-5875-11ec-b94e-734238960758.html Mike Hanks Community Editor (Published Dec 6, 2021) When the dust settled days after...
House Passes Two Phillips Bills Designed To Improve Elections and Prevent Corruption
From the Office of Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03): HOUSE PASSES TWO PHILLIPS BILLS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ELECTIONS AND PREVENT CORRUPTION The provisions were included in the Protecting Our Democracy Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen America’s democracy...
Ranked-choice voting’s benefits were realized
Source: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/minnetonka/letter-ranked-choice-voting-appears-to-be-a-success/article_e73695a0-417c-11ec-8a92-47e6b73f2f00.html To the editor: Thank you to every voter, candidate and election official who...