As the year comes to a
close, this is our moment to turn momentum into inevitability. In just a few months,
1,200 volunteer signature gatherers have delivered more than 123,000
signatures. Our dedicated verification team reports that our
signatures are validating at a rate nearly 20 percentage points higher
than typical campaigns.
This advantage comes from
you, the volunteers who are gathering each day. Because we rely on
trained, committed volunteers—not paid firms—our gatherers emphasize care and
accuracy at every step. Volunteers in the field take time to answer questions,
encourage clear and complete information, and ensure signers are registered
voters. That attention to detail is why the signatures we collect
stick.
But quality alone isn’t enough.
To lock in our place on the ballot, we must
scale—quickly.
As we head into the New
Year, our goal is clear: grow from 1,200 to 2,000 active signature
gatherers with ink on paper. The fastest way to get there is through
Micro-Collectors—friends, family members, and supporters who
are willing to collect just 10–20 signatures from their
immediate circle: a book club, a gym, a neighborhood, a holiday
gathering.
If you’re seeing friends or
family over the holidays, ask one person to step up. Direct
them to respectmovoters.org/training.
This allows them to watch our training video, get registered as a
gatherer, and take the quiz. Once this is complete, they'll receive
information about where to pick up their blank petitions. Don't hesitate to
follow up with them to see if they have questions or need any more help getting
started.
One conversation. One new
gatherer. Ten signatures at a time.
This is how we finish
December strong—and start January ready to win. Let’s turn the
page and build the team we need to secure the ballot and show politicians they
still have to respect the voice of Missouri voters.
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To better support our
statewide movement, we're hiring 2-3 Field Organizers. These organizers will not
be directly gathering signatures; instead, their mission is to recruit, train,
and support our volunteers with a specific emphasis on the districts where we
need more support.
If you are interested in
applying or know someone who’d be a great fit, find detailed job descriptions
and application instructions at the links below.
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Can you hit 50
signatures in December?
We set a campaign goal for
every individual to collect 50 signatures this month. How close are you to the
finish line? Take a moment today to make a plan for these final days of the year
whether it’s one last community event or a few more conversations with
neighbors, every signature brings us closer to the ballot!
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Helping
Hands/Volunteer Opportunities
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State Outreach
Chair
Help grow our statewide
movement by building relationships, welcoming new partners, and bringing more
Missourians into the work of protecting the will of the voters.
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Regional
Fundraising Lead
Support your region’s success by helping raise the
resources that keep volunteers equipped, events running, and signature gathering
moving forward.
Training
Lead
Help volunteers feel ready by creating, leading, and
coordinating clear, supportive trainings that set people up to gather signatures
correctly and confidently.
Phone Bank
Coordinator
Organize and support our calling efforts, making sure volunteers have clear
scripts, schedules, and encouragement so conversations feel respectful, confident,
and effective.
Click HERE to
raise your hand to volunteer (in these positions and more) or reach out to
onboarding@respectvoters.org
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St. Louis Region
Drive Thru Signings
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Attend a town hall and invite your friends, family and neighbors to come along.
Learn about the Initiative Petition process in MO, get trained to gather signatures,
ask any questions you may have about the process - or stop by to sign the petition.
Once you've attended the training, you'll leave with
petitions and the knowledge & tools you need to start gathering
signatures. More town halls across the state coming soon!
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Springfield
Fundraiser
January 20,
2026
5:30-7:30pm
Stardust
Ballroom
305 W
Walnut Lawn St Springfield, MO 65807
Special Guest: Crystal
Quade
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Kansas City
Fundraiser
January 22,
2026
5:30-7:30pm
The
Ship
1221 Union Ave
Kansas City,
MO 64101
Special Guest:
Crystal Quade
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St
Louis Fundraiser
February 4,
2026
5:30-7:30pm
The Lodge Des
Peres
1050
Des Peres Rd
Des Peres,
MO 63131
Special Guest: Jill
Schupp
Comedy Keynote: Carol
Weisman
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ATTENTION FIELD
CAPTAINS AND REGIONAL FIELD DIRECTORS:
The January 5th Monday
night Field Captain call will be a 90-minute Training focused on getting us
aligned around the Field Captain role and expectations. We’ll walk through
clearer role guidance, how-to’s, and practical use of VAN so you can more easily
support yourself and the volunteers on your team.
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Bridget
Salberg has been a cornerstone of our Communications team since
March. Whether she’s stepping up for graphic design projects, helping organize
Operation Rest Stop over the Thanksgiving holiday, or gathering
signatures in her own community, she leads with enthusiasm and follow-through.
To date, Bridget has collected over 250 petition signatures—a
powerful example of what committed volunteers can accomplish.
Thank you
Bridget!
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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
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Paid for by Respect Missouri Voters PAC, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer
725 Kingsland Ave., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130
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