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05/20/24 Missouri Mondays - MOLeg 2024 session ends and the effort to gut the citizens initiative process and end majority rule FAILS! THANK YOU Senate Democrats! THANK YOU!


Welcome to Missouri Mondays! 


The 2024 MO legislative session ended on Friday with the defeat of SJR 74 that would have gutted our 100+ year old initiative petition process.  It failed thanks to Senate Democrats who stood for 51-hours filibustering the so-called “ballot candy” language  meant to confuse and trick voters into changing the IP process and ending one person, one vote majority rule. 


Denise Lieberman, general counsel and director of the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition issued this response:  “The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition is elated that lawmakers upheld the fundamental fairness of majority rule in Missouri's citizen initiative process. As a result, Missouri voters across the political spectrum retain their ability to have a direct voice in our laws through the citizen initiative process. 


We are particularly grateful to Senators who stood for a record 51-hours to oppose this proposal, and for Senators - Republican and Democrat - who rejected efforts at ballot trickery. The initiative process is a proven tool of liberty in Missouri for more than a century, allowing citizens across the political spectrum to have a direct say in the laws that impact them and their families. Today, voters of Missouri can rest assured that they retain the ultimate power to hold government accountable, and propose ideas they want to move our state forward.”


Read more about the defeat of SJR 74 and failed attempt to gut the initiative petition process and end majority rule: 






THANKS to all of you for answering calls to action each week!  YOU helped to protect our rights and direct democracy by staying informed, using your voice to make a difference, and helping us to spread the word by sharing this link to sign up for Missouri Mondays weekly email bit.ly/3pF99Uw.  


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GET INVOLVED!  ACTIONS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 



TAKE ACTION WITH THE MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC)

TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE 


Join the MOVPC weekly online meeting MONDAYS at 10 AM

Text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register HERE: bit.ly/protectmovoters


Your help is needed to protect voting rights and ensure ALL Missourians are able to make their voices heard! MOVPC is a nonpartisan statewide network promoting access to the ballot and working to remove barriers to voting in Missouri! Register for Monday calls here!


MOVPC 2024 Missouri Legislative Tracker

See a breakdown of elections related bills on MOVPC's Voting Rights Legislative Tracker here:  bit.ly/movotingbills


DONATE TO MOVPC

Help the non-partisan Missouri Voter Protection Coalition lead the fight against attacks on our freedom to vote in the statehouse, in the courthouse, in the media, in the streets and at the polls on Election Day. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movpc


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THANK SENATORS WHO STOOD FOR A RECORD 51-HOURS AGAINST BALLOT CANDY TRICKERY PROTECTING CITIZEN’S INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND MAJORITY RULE!


Call the following Senators, thank them for protecting   

Sen. Lauren Arthur (17) 573-751-5282

Sen. Doug Beck (1) 573-751-0220

Sen. Karla May (4) 573-751-3599

Sen. Tracy McCreery (24) 573-751-9762

Sen. Angela Mosley (13) 573-751-2420

Sen. John Rizzo (11) 573-751-3074

Sen. Steve Roberts (5) 573-751-4415

Sen. Barbara Washington (9) 573-751-3158

Sen. Brian Williams (14) 573-751-4106



Sample message to Senators: 


  • THANK YOU for standing up for majority rule in Missouri. 


  • THANK YOU FOR protecting the citizen initiative process and saving Majority Rule in our state. 


  • THANK YOU for opposing confusing ballot candy designed to trick voters. 


  • THANK YOU for standing to filibuster SJR 74


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EVENTS AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!



Patty Lewis MO Senate District 7 Campaign Kick-off

Wednesday, May 22

5:30pm - 7:30pm

The Classic Cup

301 W 47th St

Kansas City, MO 


I hope you will join me on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30-7:30 PM as we kickoff our Senate District 7 Campaign at The Classic Cup Cafe, 301 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO.



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Women for Washington

Fundraiser for MO Senator Barbara Anne Washington

Wednesday, May 22

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Soiree Steak & Oyster House

1512 E 18th St.

Kansas City, MO

Mail checks payable to: Washington For Senate 9, P.O. Box 270152, KCMO 64127


Join Women for Washington and show your support for MO Senator Barbara Anne Washington win re-election!! Food! Fun! Fellowship! Hope to see you there!


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Canvassing with Crossley

Every Saturday (May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, etc.) 

10AM - 12PM 

1842 S Drumm Avenue

Independence, MO 64055


Canvass with MO House Rep. Aaron Crossley as we prepare for November and connect with voters! No experience necessary - we'll guide you through every step! Meet us at 1842 S Drumm Ave, Independence for a brief training and let's work together to send Aaron back to Jefferson City! You'll need comfortable walking shoes and a fully charged phone!  Have questions? Email aaron@aaroncrossley.com!


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MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT!


With so much important news each week we don’t want you to miss a thing! Check out our MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cokjWlCh2EkY5K6bM357rjVPizZDzxlMqjAuoBQfoI/edit?usp=sharing



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