Clockwise from
Left: Jefferson City Lobby Day 2/3/26, STL Fundraiser 2/4/26, North KC Feb 2026,
STL Fundraiser 2/4/26,Springfield Day of Action 2/7/26
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While the world’s eyes are
fixed on the pursuit of gold, we’re finding our own Olympic spark right here in
our own communities. There is something truly magical about this season—a time
defined by grit, grace, and the belief that a dedicated group of people can
achieve something historic.
We've officially
crossed the halfway mark toward our signature goal, and the finish
line is in sight. With 70 days left until our April 19th
signature gathering wrap-up deadline, we need to use the gift of warmer weather
to pick up the signature gathering pace. We're asking everyone to step up and
take these actions this week.
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Get Trained: New to signature gathering? Sign up for a training on how to gather
signatures effectively and confidently -OR- check out our pre-recorded training video.
- Join a Day of Action: Don't go it alone. RSVP now to attend a Day of Action.
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Travel to Key Districts: Grab a buddy and travel to events and high traffic
areas in Congressional Districts 3, 4, 6,
and 7.
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Now is the moment to do
your part. If we each lean in today, we will cross the finish line
and defend the power that belongs to Missouri voters.
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Signature
Gathering: For the LOVE of Democracy!
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There’s nothing more
romantic than defending citizen initiative petitions. 💘
Valentine’s Day means
last-minute shoppers. That makes candy stores, chocolate shops, and
florists prime places to gather signatures this week. Bring a
clipboard, strike up a conversation, and turn the rush into results.
Want to maximize your
impact even more? Partner with your faith leaders to host a
signature gathering event at your place of worship. A familiar, trusted space
makes it easier to start conversations and collect signatures. Read our step-by-step guide to organizing a
successful faith-based signature gathering.
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What's it going to take to
hit our goal? According to Toni Easter, co-founder of the Respect Missouri
Voters Coalition, the answer is simple: clipboards, conversation, and
commitment
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Clipboards:
Bring
your petitions wherever people already are. Family gatherings. Protests. Outside
grocery stores. Anywhere you feel comfortable. Every clipboard out in the
community creates opportunity.
‼️Use our event lookup tool to find nearby gathering
opportunities.
Conversation:
Change starts with a conversation. Invite someone to a town hall. Write a
letter to the editor. Talk to a friend or
neighbor. Many Missourians don’t understand how the petition process works, and
your voice can be the difference.
‼️Use our FAQ page as a quick reference to help
guide these conversations with confidence.
Commitment:
Just
2 hours and 20 signatures a week. That’s it. When each
volunteer shows up consistently, the numbers add up fast—and goals become
victories.
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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 Qualified Gatherer.
Sign up so we can stay connected that day and have
supplies ready for you.
RSVP
for a day and location that works for you with the button
below!
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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
Ctr
1800 W. 3rd St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
RSVP
HERE
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Thursday, February
19
6:30-8:00pm
Labor
Temple
209
Flora Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RSVP
HERE
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Thursday, February
19
6:30-8:00pm
VFW Post
4107
1617
Lynn St,
Lebanon, MO 65536
RSVP
HERE
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Voting Rights Lobby
Day
Last Wednesday, we brought
our fight to the state capitol, where Missourians spoke out against legislative
attacks on voting rights and the citizen initiative process. Amendment 4
will be on the ballot this year and would let just 5% of
voters overturn the will of the majority by adding extreme new
requirements. At the capitol and across Missouri, we’re making it clear: we
won’t back down. Read more HERE.
$100K
Raised!
FUNdraising in
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield raised $107,043 to
support legal fees, staffing, clipboards, and more. We celebrated our incredible
volunteers with special guests, cross-partisan leaders, and awards for top
signature gatherers. Thank you to everyone who showed up! Keep the donations going by setting up a personal FUNdraising
page.
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Vicki
Russo quickly became very active helping to plan fundraisers
(including the very successful STL Fundraiser this week), social events, a
silent auction and co-chairing the Good Vibes Department! She also recorded a
video for RMV social media and carpooled for the Columbia Day of Action. Vicki
is a cheerleader for the campaign and all signature gatherers! She is always
willing to buddy up and go out with someone! When not volunteering with RMV, she
spends time with family and travels with her husband around the
country.
Thank you for your
dedication, Vicki! 🎉
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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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