Montana, Not Just Party

Nonpartisan #OpenPrimaries🗳️ with #MajorityWinner🗳️ for Montana Elections

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

Cathy Giessel stopped by @VoicesofMT 👇🏼

[Veterans for All Voters @OperationVAV]

Cathy Giessel's transformation from opponent to advocate for Alaska's open primary system is noteworthy.

Hear her story & learn how these reforms are reshaping political landscapes in Alaska & potentially in Montana: https://t.co/p04IjmvRnA

#OpenPrimaries #ElectionReform

[Open Primaries @OpenPrimaryUSA]

Here's Paul Johnson, the former Mayor of Phoenix, on the concept of voter fairness...

An open primary system is designed to ensure independent voters are properly valued in our democracy. See our shared values at https://t.co/ADGaHx7qOv

#vote #openprimaries #closedprimaries...

[John E. Palmer / WE DESERVE BETTER @ElectBetterUSA]

Several states are considering moving to Alaska-style "Top Four" (or "Final Five") nonpartisan primaries that move us past the "lesser of two evils" choice in November.

Alaska’s new approach to primaries offers an antidote to polarized election results https://t.co/wTD3eZrPnD

[R Street Institute @RSI]

"Ranked-choice voting can also help solve the problem of 'wasted votes' on candidates who drop out of the race by reallocating those ballots to still-viable candidates." https://t.co/guuIm6v4VP @thedispatch @mattgermer

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

"The open primary and ranked choice voting system provides more opportunities for Alaska Natives to run for public office and get elected . . . [The reforms] gave all Alaskans more choice in their representation and a greater voice in their government"

[FairVote @fairvote]

#RankedChoiceVoting levels the playing field for candidates of color, making the government look more like the people it serves. Key Alaska Native groups like @NativeFed have embraced RCV – the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the nation! https://t.co/PtBFAcCKww

[Open Primaries @OpenPrimaryUSA]

https://t.co/iWwbvsVhKX

[R Street Institute @RSI]

How ranked-choice voting would and would not have changed 2024 https://t.co/7pHtw9Kc6I @thedispatch @mattgermer

[Eric Buhler @ericbuhler]

Come one and all to the Paradise Center on January 14th from 2-4 for a forum on "Elections: Integrity and Involvement", and hear from candidate for Democratic Secretary of State, Jesse Mullen, from 4-term Republican legislator, Frank Garner, and myself. See you there! #mtpol

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

Lake County Leader: "Frank Garner, four-term Republican state legislator and retired Kalispell police chief, will explain Constitutional Initiatives CI-126 and 127, proposed by Montanans for Election Reform, and how these would empower voter preferences over partisan politics." #mtpol #OpenPrimaries
https://t.co/cer6Fiumn1

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

Lake County Leader: "@jmullen2, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, will report on the role of the SOS to continue to assure voters of the integrity of Montana's election process and the findings resulting from the Legislature’s 2023 Election Integrity Commission, which confirmed the integrity of Montana’s election process." #mtpol
https://t.co/cer6Fiumn1

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

Lake County Leader: "Frank Garner, four-term Republican state legislator and retired Kalispell police chief, will explain Constitutional Initiatives CI-126 and 127, proposed by Montanans for Election Reform, and how these would empower voter preferences over partisan politics." #mtpol #OpenPrimaries
https://t.co/cer6Fiumn1

[John E. Palmer / WE DESERVE BETTER @ElectBetterUSA]

Two @GOP leaders say...
"Instead of Pushing Christie Out, GOP Should Use Ranked-Choice Voting" https://t.co/xm8YJx5lwa
#RankedChoiceVoting @RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote @njlockwood @BrianRCannon @DebTheOtis

[John Opdycke @jbopdycke]

Voters like open primaries (70% support in most polls). Taxpayers pay for primaries - they are not funded by parties. But many partisans - D and R both - don't care. They want to use public $ to run private elections. https://t.co/ER1dS62EvT via @politico @clancygambit

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

🎉 Stickers are here! 🌟 Bumpers 🚗, Water Bottles 🍾, Laptops 💻, Guitar Cases 🎸...

Thanks to the incredible creativity and support of one of our amazing volunteers, we now have a brand new way to show our love for #RankedChoiceVoting in Montana! 💕 Let's give a round of applause to our volunteer for these designs 🇺🇲and generous contribution in getting these made. 🙌 Get your own today and spread the word about our mission everywhere you go! 🌎💪 Suggested $5 donation to mail (or help us get a stack sent to your city with larger donation ($1.25each)). #RCV #OpenPrimaries #mtpol #bumperstickers #volunteer #supportthecause #spreadtheword

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

🏈 Championship Showdown: Montana vs. South Dakota! 🏈

Today, the battle for supremacy is on as Montana takes on South Dakota. 🏆

But did you know that both states are also making strides off the field? 🏅📜 In 2024, we stand together in pursuit of a different kind of victory: constitutional amendments for open primaries in 2024. 🗳️ 🏆

Meeting tonight after the game 💪 (https://t.co/2ezeYiSYtS)

We need your help.

#GoGriz #OpenPrimaries #GoJacks #Elections2024

[Open Primaries @OpenPrimaryUSA]

Opening South Dakota’s primaries would allow 150,000 South Dakotans into the primary process–25% of ALL SD voters!

Read Joe Kirby’s new piece on the exciting campaign to let ALL South Dakotans vote! @sdopenprimaries
https://t.co/68N3QT5bD1

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

✅ Griz Game 12pm
💪 Planning Mtg 5pm
#GoGriz #mtpol
RSVP
(https://t.co/K3fPN0lXNS)

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

13 Days to go to our Statewide training on Jan 20th 🔜 ! 🗳️

We've got three locations confirmed, and more in the works. In the final 13 days, we need more help...with brainstorming, with collaboration, with outreach, with technicalities and logistics. Whether you can help individually or you oversee an organization with passionate volunteers, we need your input. Join us this Sunday, January 7th, for a crucial event-planning meeting and a phone/text bank session as we gear up for our major event on January 20th!

What to Expect:

📆 Event Planning: Dive into the details of our January 20th event. We'll discuss logistics, outreach strategies, and fine-tune our plan for a successful event on the 20th. Your input matters as we work together to make this event an impactful and successful.

☎️ Phone/Text Bank: Help us phone/text bank to reach out to potential event attendees and supporters. Your voice will be instrumental in mobilizing the community and building momentum.

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✨ Be Part of the Change: Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause, your help will make a difference! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a movement that's reshaping Montana's electoral landscape. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable voting system.

RSVP today (https://t.co/dkJlizsXty), join us on the 7th on Zoom, and let's make history together! 🇺🇸🗳️

[Montana, Not Just Party @montananotparty]

👏 Watching, Wisconsin. 👏

[John E. Palmer / WE DESERVE BETTER @ElectBetterUSA]

Wisconsin is one of many states currently considering reforms that include #RankedChoiceVoting.

Bravo to reformers for moving us beyond our archaic "lesser of two evils" system.

Lawmakers consider ranked choice voting proposal https://t.co/66e5DhVEFO @RankTheVoteUSA @fairvote