Volunteers displaying creative signs (left and right). A volunteer staffing a table at the Paula Foster Day & Care Fair (center). |
Election Day is two days away—and the future of Missouri’s citizen initiative process is on the line.
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Our deepest gratitude goes to everyone who has given their time to this fight. But the job isn't done. Canvassing and phone banking operations are running full steam through Tuesday.
Whatever happens on election day, our mission remains the same. If Amendment 4 passes, our path to pass the Respect Missouri Voters amendment gets more difficult by requiring a victory in every single congressional district. But, a harder road has never stopped our volunteer-led movement. |
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Every door we knock today builds the foundation we need to win in November, no matter the rules. Cast your vote, finish these shifts strong, and let’s all stay focused on what comes next. |
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| We need every supporter on the doors and phones this Monday and Tuesday to ensure no voter gets left behind. |
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Knock doors in Columbia, STL, KC, or Springfield to defeat A4. Training is provided. When you register, select Respect Missouri Voters as your "Member Org." |
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| Phonebank from anywhere in the state to get out the vote.
Full training and scripts are provided before every session, so you'll have everything you need to make an impact. |
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Share Your "I Voted" Selfie |
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Election Night Watch Parties (STL, KC, Springfield) |
Protect Majority Rule has invited us to their Election Night parties! We'd love a strong Respect Missouri Voters showing in the room at each location. - Wear RMV gear and take plenty of photos (including an RMV group photo).
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Please do not post party details or this link publicly on social media.
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Can’t make a watch party? Connect with fellow volunteers at a post-election get-together! Email appreciation@respectvoters.org with your time, location, and max headcount to host a hangout in the coming weeks, and we'll handle the details. |
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Casting for Campaign Ads on Aug 15 & 16 |
Real stories win campaigns. On August 15 and 16 in the St. Louis area, we are filming TV and digital ads for the Respect MO Voters amendment and we need volunteers and supporters on screen. Stepping in front of a camera takes courage, but you won't do it alone. We’ll guide you every step of the way, whether you're speaking on camera or appearing as an extra. To sign up: Fill out the form below and check the box for "Appearing in advertisements (on TV & social media)." |
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Beyond the Urban-Rural Myth: The Real Impact of Amendment 4 Framing Amendment 4 as an urban vs. rural issue completely misses how Missouri elections work. - It’s Not Urban vs. Rural: With eight congressional districts with roughly equal populations, urban voters in just two districts can't dictate statewide policy. Plus, current law already guarantees rural-urban cooperation by requiring campaigns to gather signatures from at least six different districts just to get on the ballot.
- It’s About Single-District Veto Power: Amendment 4 destroys this balance by allowing a minority in any single district—urban, suburban, or rural—to veto what the statewide majority approves.
By allowing a single district to block the will of the entire state, Amendment 4 makes passing citizen-led amendments nearly impossible. It doesn't shift power between regions. It takes power away from ALL Missouri voters equally, regardless of where they live. |
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Host a Fundraising Party 🎈 | |
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Get your friends, family, and neighbors together for our cause! Whether it's a small get-together or a large event, your gathering helps us raise money to reach more supporters and amplify our message. Get ready for your party, happy hour, bingo, or whatever else you're planning, and get in touch with us to discuss next steps and get Respect MO Voters materials. |
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A Colorful Approach to Event Canvassing
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Pro-Tip: Want quality time to talk to parents? Keep the kids entertained!
We proved it at the Paula Foster Day & Care Fair by handing out 24-count Crayola boxes and custom coloring sheets featuring Mo the Bear. While kids created their masterpieces, volunteers talked to adults about what's at stake on August 4. They even sent a dozen "NO on 4" yard signs home to local lawns! |
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Steve Schiermann is one tough volunteer. He's been out in the searing heat knocking doors all over his area in south St. Louis: probably 100 to 150 homes. "Heat doesn't bother me," he says. "I've been in construction all my life." He's been with us since he talked to someone in our group in June 2025 and has bagged 1,919 signatures since. "It was an easy choice to join," he says. "I'm tired of politicians taking my vote from me." Thanks for all the shoe leather, Steve!
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Spotlight an Amazing Volunteer |
Help us celebrate our amazing volunteers! Nominate someone to be featured in an upcoming Volunteer Spotlight. |
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Respect MO Voters is a cross-partisan, grassroots movement building a more ethical, effective government of, by, and for the people. Join our coalition to protect direct democracy from politicians who want to take away our fundamental freedom to self-government. Together, we will use the citizen ballot initiative process to repair our republic. |
Paid for by Respect MO Voters Campaign, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer Respect MO Voters Campaign
725 Kingsland Ave
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63130
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