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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · 1d

Collecting signatures means coincidentally running into old friends supportive of doing good for democracy!

Let’s reduce the negatively of our politics with Ranked Choice Voting. You can pick up a clipboard, meet old friends, and joyfully join us at rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · 15d

Does Eli want to sign Rank MI Vote's petition to EMPOWER Michigan voters and DECREASE negative campaigning through Ranked Choice Voting?

"Oh my god yes!"

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote, pick up and sign a petition, and meet enthusiastic voters like Eli at 👉rankmivote.org!

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · 17d

What state is cooler than #Michigan? NONE! But it's hard to not feel left out when places like Alaska and Maine, NYC's very famous mayoral primary, other counties runoff/primary/special elections, and even other countries all have Ranked Choice Voting. Help us get it on the ballot! #Democracy

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · 23d

Head on over to YouTube to hear about how we can work together to form a better democracy and a more perfect union with Ranked Choice Voting
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#VoteYourHopesNotYourFears #RankMIVote #RankedChoiceVoting #Michigan #Grassroots #BallotInitiative #Nonpartisan #VotersRights

How Do We Get A More Perfect Union? #ballotinitiative #democracy#michigan #rankedchoicevoting

We all want a more perfect union, it's part of the American Dream, but it feels so far away right now. Ranked choice voting can help us get there, and can help us improve our democracy. One vote at a…

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · 24d

Rank MI Vote all-star volunteer Hanna first learned of Ranked Choice Voting from a friend 20 years ago ...and then ran into that same friend carrying our petition 20 years later! We're bringing EVERYONE out for a better democracy. Do YOUR part at 👉 rankmivote.org.

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · 28d

🎙️ Ranked Choice Voting is a small change with a big impact — giving voters more voice, more choice, and lowering the temperature in our politics.

Thousands of Michiganders are stepping up to make it happen. Join us: rankmivote.org
#RankMIVote #RCV #BetterPolitics

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ranked Choice Voting is about building bridges between voters, between candidates ...between Michiganders! It's time for a less oppositional and more VOTER-driven politics. Join Peter, Kim, and thousands of others through our signature campaign at 👉 rankmivote.org.

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · Sep 4

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote today. It's fun and a great way to positively impact our state. Learn more about the experience from Executive Director Pat Zabawa on the Daily Detroit Podcast and join us at RankMIVote.org/volunteer #RankedChoiceVoting #RankMIVote #Volunteer #Michigan

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 31

Mindy when asked to sign the Rank MI Vote petition: "Oh my God yes! And I'll call my husband to come sign!"

Voters throughout Michigan are EXCITED to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan. Can we count on YOU to help voters like Mindy? Join us at 👉 rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 23

The day the Michigan House of Representatives voted along party lines to ban Ranked Choice Voting in Michigan is the SAME day Trisha at The Hob Nob - the coffee shop IN the House lawmakers' building - began publicly collecting signatures for rankmivote.org's petition!

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · Aug 17

🎤 Come hear Pat Zabawa, Executive Director of Rank MI Vote, at the Ramsdell Speaker Series! A great chance to learn why Ranked Choice Voting is gaining momentum in Michigan.

📍 Event details: tinyurl.com/mr3musvx

#RankMIVote #RCV #MichiganEvents

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The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts' Tuesday Talks series will continue with Pat Zabawa. The Rank MI Vote executive director will speak at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19. The program is free and open to the...

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 17

Madhi is frustrated with our broken politics and was working next to me at a coffee shop ...so of course Madhi signed our petition for a BETTER politics! Sign Rank MI Vote's petition yourself and support our campaign at 👉 rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 13

She said YES! As I was walking by Jessica I asked if she wanted to sign Michigan's Ranked Choice Voting petition, to which she said one word: "Yes!" Voters WANT a better democracy - and so we need YOUR help reaching them by signing up at 👉 rankmivote.org

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 11

When Adam and Melanie heard my Ranked Choice Voting pitch, their question was - "Yes, but what does it mean to YOU?" I said "it means more candidates and voters who can vote their HOPES" - and they signed Rank MI Vote's petition! Find out how YOU can at rankmivote.org.

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 6

After seeing my shirt, Kate and Alyson flagged me down to sign Rank MI Vote's petition. In the face of growing dissatisfaction with our politics, it's important to work to IMPROVE democracy. Can we count on you to help our campaign? Join us at 👉 rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 4

Voters and Flemish Giant Rabbits are all lining up to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan - you can, too! Can we count on you to help make this happen? As a grassroots movement, we can’t do it without your support! Join our campaign at 👉 rankmivote.org.

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Aug 1

Josh had not only already signed Rank MI Vote's petition to empower Michigan voters through Ranked Choice Voting - he'd signed up to volunteer and was waiting to pick up a clipboard himself! Find where to sign and pick up a clipboard yourself at rankmivote.org.

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 30

Me: Sitting at Roos Roast.
Susan, who I'd never met before, walking by: "Are you collecting signatures? For Ranked Choice Voting? Yes, let’s see some change!" Susan signed our petition - you can, too! Find out how at 👉 rankmivote.org or link in bio!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 28

"Yo! Are you collecting signatures!?"

Gav is REALLY excited to sign to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan - but isn't able to sign just yet, as they're getting their license TOMORROW.

Help Gav and all Michigan voters out - sign and support Rank MI Vote's campaign at 👉 rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 27

Marius is a Groundcover News vendor on the streets of Ann Arbor who brightens the city with his positive energy - and is a supporter of Ranked Choice Voting!

You can help Marius and ALL Michiganders vote their hopes by supporting our campaign at 👉 rankmivote.org.

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 26

Jordan and his daughter are passionate about a future in which, with Ranked Choice Voting, elected officials fight for VOTERS and not against each other. 🇺🇸

Help Jordan, his daughter, and ALL Michigan voters - sign our petition and volunteer at 👉 rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 25

How much Michiganders want Ranked Choice Voting: I carry my clipboard and ask people on the street to sign everywhere I go, and like Frank here, they say "Heck yeah!"

👉 Sign, join, and support our campaign at rankmivote.org!

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Pat Zabawa @patzabawa.bsky.social · Jul 21

Rank MI Vote's signature campaign launched last Thursday! From Ann Arbor to Alpena, the response has been amazing - Michiganders are literally signing up for a better democracy!

Want to learn more and find how YOU can help? Head on over to 👉 rankmivote.org.

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Rank MI Vote @rankmivote.bsky.social · Jul 17

We couldn't be more grateful and proud of every volunteer and donation making this day possible. Find signature gathering events at RankMiVote.org/Where-Do-I-Sign.
Please note, ONLINE SIGNATURES DO NOT COUNT. Petitions must be signed IN PERSON!
Support our grassroots efforts: RankMiVote.org/Donate

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Joe F Spaulding 🦉 @joespaulding.bsky.social · Jul 4

Hey fam, I'm going to need your help for a bit to help @rankmivote.bsky.social volunteers get 611,231 signatures we need to make sure we put #RankedChoiceVoting on the ballot in Michigan!

These volunteers are tireless, and all we need right now is a like, follow, and share for me at Rank MI Vote!

Rank MI Vote volunteers prepare to run the petition program to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan through ballot initiative amendment to the state constitution in 2026. 10 volunteers in the lobby of the state senate building across the street from the Michigan State Capitol building. They appear to be between the ages of 26 and 40, and evenly split between men and women.

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