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Overview

Rank MI Vote is a nonpartisan, grassroots campaign working to bring Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to Michigan’s state and federal elections. We’re building a more fair, representative democracy—where voters have more voice, more choice, and where election outcomes reflect the will of the people.

Mission:

Rank MI Vote empowers Michigan voters by advocating for Ranked Choice Voting — a simple, nonpartisan reform that ensures elections are fair, representative, and reflective of the will of the people. We build broad coalitions, educate the public, and lead grassroots efforts to bring meaningful change to Michigan’s democracy.

Vision:

We envision a future where every voter feels heard, every vote matters, and democracy reflects the people. Michigan will lead the way, proving that when voters unite, small changes can make a big impact.

 

Key Facts:

  • Founded: 2019
  • Volunteers: 5,000 signups across Michigan
  • Past Victories: Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Royal Oak
  • Supporters: Over 12,000
  • Goal: Bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan
  • National context: Nearly 14 million voters across 60 jurisdictions in 24 states use Ranked Choice Voting, including statewide use in Alaska and Maine

Key Messages

  • A 2023 Pew Research Center study found that 65% of Americans feel exhausted by politics. Frustration is pervasive. Voters do not feel represented.
  • Ranked Choice Voting allows voters to Vote Your Hopes—Not Your Fears
  • Our elections should reflect the will of the majority. Too often, Michigan candidates win with less than 50% of the vote. Ranked Choice Voting fixes that.
  • Ranked Choice Voting gives voters more voice and more choice. Instead of being forced to pick just one candidate, voters can rank candidates in order of preference.
  • Ranked Choice Voting is simple. If you have ever said “I will have the vanilla ice cream, but if they’re out I will have strawberry” you have ranked choice voted
  • Rank MI Vote is proudly endorsed by National Pro-Democracy Groups, Michigan Voters’ Rights Groups, and Partisan Organizations.
  • RCV reduces negative campaigning. Candidates must appeal to a broader base—not just their core supporters—creating incentives for civility and coalition-building.
  • It works. Nearly 14 million Americans already vote using RCV. Voter satisfaction is high, and it’s simple to use.

Logos & Branding

Images from Rank MI Vote

Volunteers gather to assemble clipboards
Four year old Michigander ranks her favorite animals
Ranked MI Vote connects with voters in Holland
Rank MI Vote volunteers show their enthusiasm in Berkley
Rank MI Vote volunteers connect with voters in Detroit
Enthusiastic supporters hold their Rank MI Vote signs
A speaker educates voters at a home in Redford

Videos from Rank MI Vote

Rank MI Vote Media Liaisons

For media inquiries, please reach out to press@rankmivote.org

 

Pat Zabawa, Executive Director

  • Pat Zabawa (Ann Arbor) is a lifelong Michigander passionate about advancing democracy in our state. A software developer by trade, he recently transitioned to volunteering full time with Rank MI Vote because he firmly believes it is the natural next step to advance the voices of Michigan voters. Pat began with Rank MI Vote as a volunteer in the municipal efforts to pass Ranked Choice Voting and has been active with Rank MI Vote across communications, field, and team leadership for years.

Alex Yerkey, Director of Communications

  • Alex Yerkey (Holt) has worked on over 30 campaigns over the past decade, managing at least 20 of them. His roles have spanned campaign manager, communications director, field director, data director, treasurer, and many more in races from City Council to U.S. Senate. He brings this wealth of experience to Rank MI Vote powering our media presence, voter messaging, and public relations.

Meghan Doyle, Deputy Director of Communications

  • Meghan Doyle (Lodi Township) is an incurable optimist who uses her go-to-market expertise for marketing and communications at Rank MI Vote. She has been an executive at healthcare startups and now serves as an independent advisor to multiple companies. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and leverages her strategy, general management, and marketing frameworks to advance the campaign.

Jordan Green, Campaign Spokesperson

  • Jordan Green (Grand Rapids) grew up in West Michigan and now runs a small local business. A Georgetown grad with a degree in Government and Economics, he brings over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, and a startup mentality, to fixing democracy. A builder at heart, he supports the Speakers Bureau, Messaging, and Partnerships Teams to grow Rank MI Vote’s grassroots reform across the state.

Links

For recent press releases and media hits, please visit www.RankMIVote.org/RMV-News

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