Top: Springfield
Fundraiser 1/20/26, Bottom: Jefferson City 1/21/26
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In a moment of growing
federal instability and uncertainty, it's more important than ever that everyday
citizens maintain a direct voice in our own governance. Missouri’s citizen-led
initiative petition is one of the most powerful tools we have to ensure
accountability and take action when politicians fail to represent the will of
the people.
Here in Missouri, this
century-old freedom to petition has been under attack for decades. Thanks to
your hard work to place the Respect Missouri
Voters amendment on the 2026 ballot, we're closer than ever to
securing this freedom for the next 100 years and beyond.
But the work isn’t finished. We
have just 2½ months left to collect enough signatures
to qualify for the ballot. Now is the moment to step into our
communities and talk with our neighbors. Every signature strengthens our voice.
Every day brings us closer.
Draw strength from our fellow
Americans in Minnesota who are braving frigid temperatures and facing immense
personal risk to stand up for their community and their fundamental right to be
heard. If they can stand firm in the face of such adversity, we can certainly
step up to safeguard our freedoms in Missouri.
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2 Hours - 20 Signatures
- Every Week
Individual consistency will
get us on the ballot. We’re calling on you to set a weekly goal of spending 2
hours signature gathering to collect at least 20 signatures. Protests and vigils
are popping up across the state and they are great places to gather filled with
voters who are eager to sign.
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Not sure where to gather?
Search for ideas HERE, and
focus on districts 3, 4, 6, or 7, where we’re most in need of
signatures. You can also skip down to Upcoming Events to find some of our
upcoming Days of Action.
Make some
calls
Phone banking is an easy
way to support our cause! Join a virtual phone bank any Thursday, Saturday, or
Sunday. Get trained alongside other volunteers anytime during these
sessions. Then,
you’ll reach out to people who have expressed interest in volunteering with us
to encourage them to gather more signatures.
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Partner with a local
business
Help us find warm, indoor
locations with high foot traffic to collect signatures! We are looking for sites
where we can build a relationship with the hosts. If you know a business owner
in or near Districts 3, 4, 6, or 7 who might host a gatherer indoors, let us
know HERE.
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As the featured articles
make clear, our work is happening against the backdrop of disturbing behavior in
Jefferson City. Missouri politicians recently boycotted the State of the
Judiciary, forcing its cancellation out of anger that the Supreme Court struck
down the so-called “let politicians lie” law, not out of duty to the people, but
on procedural grounds.
Additionally, the Secretary of State is
working hard to create language that confuses voters on multiple
measures. We saw just months ago when the courts declared the language
used for the new Amendment 3 to be confusing as seen here. This week we watched a replay as
the courts rejected the deceptive language used to try to stop voters from
understanding a citizen led initiative regarding private school funding.
Read more.
These actions only underscore
why citizen-led efforts like ours matter now more than ever and why we must keep
showing up, gathering signatures, and defending the will of Missouri
voters.
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Meet at the start location
to be assigned a buddy and receive directions for where to gather. Signature
Gatherer Training will be available on-the-spot for new volunteers so you can
join in right away and be paired with an experienced Signature Gatherer. Sign up
so we can stay connected that day and have supplies ready for you.
RSVP
with the links below!
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St. Louis
Fundraiser
Wednesday, Feb
4
6:30-8:30pm
The Lodge at Des
Peres
1050 Des Peres Rd.
Des Peres, MO 63131
Special Guests:
Crystal Quade & Jill Schupp
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Learn about the Initiative Petition process in
MO, ask any questions you may have, and stay for an optional volunteer training --
or stop by anytime 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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Tuesday, February
10
5:00-7:00pm
Heckart Community
Center
1800 W. 3rd St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
RSVP
HERE
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Already volunteering? Help spread the word about this event with
flyers and social media posts if you live in or are visiting the Sedalia area.
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Missouri 2026
Voting Rights Lobby Day
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Tuesday, February
3
9:30am-2:30pm
Missouri State
Capitol
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Become more involved in advocating for democracy! Respect Missouri Voters will be
one of the hosts of a non-partisan Lobby Day at the Missouri State Capitol. Engage
with advocates from across the state to call on lawmakers to ensure voting is
accessible to Missourians and uphold the citizen initiative process. You'll
meet with your legislators and understand what's at stake for voting rights in our
state. SIGN UP
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Merch that Works as
Hard as You Do
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Nothing kicks the winter
blues like a pop of sunshine yellow! Don’t miss your chance to grab iconic
Respect MO Voters volunteer gear and brighten up even the coldest days. Support
the campaign and outfit yourself in our instantly recognizable shirts, hoodies,
and jackets—perfect for standing out while standing up for Missouri
voters.
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Amanda
Scott, is a Mid Missouri field captain and notary, who has been
volunteering with Respect MO Voters since August and consistently goes above and
beyond to support the team. She’s helped distribute Signature Gathering Awards,
supported Dispatch and Good Vibes, and repeatedly bridged scheduling gaps by
coordinating materials between drivers and Mid Missouri region directors when
others couldn’t connect. When she’s not volunteering with RMV, she’s often
traveling or giving back through other organizations. Her advice to fellow
signature gatherers says it all: “Always bring a smile!”😀
You rock, Amanda!
🎉
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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.
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Paid for by
Respect MO Voters Campaign, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer
Respect MO
Voters Campaign
725 Kingsland Ave
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO
63130
United States
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