YOU are the difference between guaranteeing our century old right to have our voices heard and watching our freedom to have our say disappear forever.

Together we collected 12,000 signatures at No Kings events last weekend. Keep going strong to get the Respect MO Voters amendment on the ballot this year!

The Missouri Secretary of State’s May 3rd petition turn-in deadline is fixed. To ensure every signature is vetted, our internal deadline for signatures is April 19th. We have 21 days left.

If this initiative matters to you, we need you to gather signatures. If we don't hit our targets, the work of thousands of volunteers and the rights of millions of Missourians are put at risk. We are counting on you to take two steps this week.

When people are frustrated with politicians who aren't listening, they look for a way to take a very real, tangible action. That’s why we are gathering signatures at the upcoming No Kings 3 Protests on March 28 and the Municipal Elections on April 7 to meet voters where they are. 

Our presence is about one thing: access. We believe that no matter why a voter is frustrated, they deserve a concrete way to take action. Signing this petition is that step. It’s the most effective tool available to ensure Missourians, not politicians, have the final say. We're at 194,000 signatures - let's rally together to keep that number going up!

With our April 19 signature deadline closing in, we’re launching a Statewide Mega Canvass Weekend this March 21 and 22. 

Never canvassed before? No problem! It’s simply knocking on doors to help neighbors sign our petition. We’ll provide all the training and support you need to be a pro on the doorstep. We’re looking for new gatherers to join, so bring a friend or forward this email to five people you know. 

The momentum is shifting in our favor, but we must gather signatures faster. With 42 days remaining, we are entering an "All Hands on Deck" phase. We need everyone back in the field gathering signatures. If you took a break over the winter, now is the time to reengage. If you haven’t gathered before, please sign up for a training.

Take your first step back into this campaign by joining our All Hands Volunteer Meeting this Monday, March 9. We’ll have a major announcement regarding additional gathering support that you won’t want to miss.

Our strongest tool in this campaign is the truth. In Missouri, we are seeing a deliberate attempt by politicians to cloud ballot issues with confusing language and dishonesty. This is a direct attack on your right to make informed decisions.

Spreading the word is our best line of defense. We don’t have massive budgets to flood the airwaves, but we have something they can’t buy: YOU! We are asking you to be the voice of clarity and to ensure our message reaches every corner of Missouri.

 Many of you have asked: Do we have a path to qualify for the ballot?

The answer is YES. We have the plan; now we need the commitment to action!

We are nearing completion in Districts 1, 2, and 5—but every signature from these districts is still worthwhile. To secure our spot on the ballot, we need to increase signature gathering resources in Districts 3, 4, and 7 where you and your incredible work will determine our success.

Make sure your signatures count!

Before they sign, confirm the voter’s county — St. Louis City and St. Louis County are different — and make sure all four county spots are completed. And when notarizing, double-check that the signature gatherer's state is written in. One missed detail can cost us an entire sheet.

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.

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.

To ensure Missourians keep the freedom to decide our own future, our strategy has to follow the math. We must meet signature requirements in at least six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. Right now, that means we need to significantly strengthen our signature counts in Congressional Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7.

As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re reminded of a powerful truth: democracy demands more than a vote—it requires our voices.

That’s why we’re relaunching our Letter to the Editor (LTE) Program this week. Writing to your local paper is one of the most effective ways to shape the conversation in your community and hold Missouri leadership accountable—especially when it’s timely and personal.

With our town halls just around the corner, we are grounded by a simple truth: real change begins with a single conversation. That initial, one-on-one connection is the spark that brings people to the table, turning curious neighbors into the volunteers who power this movement.

To reach this goal, scaling our signature gathering volunteer force is our #1 priority and so we are launching two key initiatives in 2026 to grow our movement and give every volunteer the tools they need to succeed:

• Town Halls

• Field Leadership Support

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.

One year ago, the Respect Missouri Voters movement began. What started as a shared commitment to protecting the voice of the people has grown into a powerful, statewide force focused on strengthening the citizen initiative process to ensure a government of, by, and for the people. As we mark this one-year milestone, we are taking a moment to reflect on everything we have navigated together.

Earlier this week, People Not Politicians submitted more than 305,000 signatures to force a statewide vote on Missouri's new congressional map. Whether or not you agree with their petition, we can all take away one thing:  If they can do it, we can too!

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.

From now until December 31, Respect Missouri Voters is running a sweepstakes designed to thank our most dedicated supporters. The more you help us raise, the higher your tier of entry!

Year-end push!

 Every signature matters, whether it’s one or one hundred. If you’ve got any sheets still waiting on a notary, now’s the time—let’s get them sealed, turned in, and counted! Notary events are listed HERE.