Weekly Newsletter - December 7

The holidays are a cherished time focused on family, health, and shared prosperity.  But let's face it... Work, travel, and the constant pressure of squeezing everything into the last few weeks of the year can make things a bit hectic. And yet, even while pulled in a hundred directions, you keep showing up. Your dedication is the reason this movement is still strong. Thank you. As we close out 2025, we’re also closing out a year that reminded us why this work matters so much. In November 2024, more than 57% of Missouri voters approved Proposition A. Whether people supported or opposed the policy itself, it was a clear and decisive expression of the voters’ will. But in August 2025, lawmakers repealed key provisions of the proposition through House Bill 567. And as most of us know, this isn’t the first time—and it’s not tied to one party. Overrides like this have happened under both Republican and Democratic leadership alike. That’s the problem. When state lawmakers of any party can reverse the outcome of a statewide vote, our democracy is weakened. As we walk through the final weeks of 2025, we aren’t just closing out the calendar year —we’re working to make it the final year of government overreach like this in Missouri. A year when the people say: enough. That’s why we’re here — to make sure the will of the people can’t be quietly undone behind closed doors. If you’re ready to reconnect, recharge, and get momentum going into 2026, join us for the All Hands Respect MO Voters Volunteer Call tomorrow, December 8 at 6:00 PM. You’ll hear from Crystal Quade, Fred Steinbach, Toni Easter, Benjamin Singer, and volunteers from across Missouri as we plan our next steps and strengthen the guardrails our democracy deserves. Let’s finish this year with purpose — and start the next one with even more power. Call to Action Jump into a virtual phone bank with us! We’ll be calling only supporters who’ve already raised their hands — no cold calls, just friendly outreach to fellow Missourians who want to hear from us! We’ll give you quick training, a script, and everything you need to make confident, impactful calls. If you’re ready to lend your voice and make a real impact, sign up for one (or both!) phone banking sessions on December 11th or December 18th Share your “Why” video! Help us highlight the real people behind Respect Missouri Voters by recording a short video about why you got involved. Your voice, your story, and your passion  matter and these are what motivate others to take action. See examples here, here, and here, and use this simple how-to guide if you’d like help getting started 50K for 50% What better way to close 2025 than by passing the halfway mark in our signature goal? With holiday events galore and a lot of people out shopping for presents, there are plenty of opportunities to gather 50,000 signatures this month! With over 1000 volunteers turning in signatures so far, that's just 50 signatures each. We can do this! Check the events dashboard for upcoming opportunities, and don’t forget to keep your petition board handy when you’re out at malls, stores, and holiday parties. Every signature moves us closer — let’s make this month count. Fundraising From December 1–31, 2025, Respect Missouri Voters is running a special sweepstakes to thank our most dedicated supporters! Every dollar you help us raise goes directly toward the work ahead — paying for essential software, legal support, polling, and hiring two new organizers who will recruit, train, and support the thousands of volunteers needed to gather the remaining 190,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. And here’s the fun part: the more you contribute or help us fundraise, the higher your sweepstakes entry tier! Your support moves us closer to protecting the will of Missouri voters — and gets you more chances to win. Make a one-time contribution, become a monthly supporter or REALLY supercharge your ask with your own peer-to-peer fundraising page! Helping Hands/Volunteer Opportunities Social Media Manager and Assistants   If you can lend a hand on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, X, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, or Bluesky, we'd be thrilled to have you. You’ll be ensuring that we have quality posts to communicate campaign information and that discussion between members meets our standards of excellence. As little as an hour a week can make a world of impact!  Fill out this quick social media experience and availability survey to help us grow and reach all of Missouri with our message.  Want to learn more about phone banking or looking for other ways to plug in?  Click HERE to volunteer or reach out to onboarding@respectvoters.org TOMORROW All Hands Respect MO Voters Volunteer Call THURSDAY Respect MO Voters Holiday Party and Silent Auction Dec 11 at 6:00pm MK Ranch Bar & Grill 1000 Warrenton Shoppes Warrenton, MO 63383 Find places to gather signatures and direct friends who are looking for a place to sign in one convenient location at respectmovoters.org/sign Get reminders to any of our weekly meetings at respectmovoters.org/reminders 🎉 Volunteer Spotlight  🎉 Lisa Magierowski is a real go-getter out in the field! She recently spent four hours at Union Station in Kansas City going up to everyone to ask if they were registered Missouri voters. Whether or not they signed, she wished each person, “happy holidays!” With her kindness and diligence, she sets the standard for signature gathering. Thank you, Lisa! Honoring a Beloved Volunteer We are deeply saddened to share that volunteer, Becky Bubenik, passed away on November 29. A retired teacher and first-time political volunteer, Becky quickly became an essential part of our communications team. She created our guide for writing letters to the editor, and she was one of the very first volunteers willing to step in front of the camera to record her why video—a story we were proud to share on social media just weeks ago. In a testament to her passion, Becky’s family even made special mention of Respect Missouri Voters in her obituary. Becky, your dedication, kindness, and courage made our work stronger and our community better. You will be deeply missed.       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.   DONATE Paid for by Respect Missouri Voters PAC, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer 725 Kingsland Ave., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130 If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please (Unsubscribing is not supported in previews).