Hello, I'm Maggie Turnbull, and I'm running for Wisconsin Governor as an Independent. Forty-nine years ago, three men got into a spaceship, and they left Earth. For five days they traversed the darkness of space, and with one small step, humans became the first earth-born creature ever to walk on another world. Seeing their home planet suspended above them in space, millions of people on Earth gained a new appreciation for how precious and how small the Earth really is. As an astrophysicist who searches for life on other worlds, I see these men as my forebears. Their courage, and the giant leap they made for humanity, is riveting. But today in 2018, our challenges are lot more complicated than a simple trip to the Moon. In Wisconsin we're seeing the contamination of our waterways, the loss of small farms, schools closing, roads falling apart, and the most extreme racial disparities in the country. These problems are serious, but I have so much hope for our state, because Wisconsin is also home to some of the most generous, hardworking, optimistic people in the nation. When we see a need in our community, we don't fret about who is a Republican and who is a Democrat. We pool our resources and we help each other out. Our state government should reflect that same spirit. That's the reason I am running for governor and it's the reason I'm running as an Independent. I want to provide you, as a voter, with an entirely different option this November. I want to move us away from a two-party system that damages our social fabric. When our closest relationships are stressed because our leaders are consistently choosing battle over building the common ground, it's time for a change. So goal # 1: Create a government that builds the common ground. We need this for our economy, our environment, and every social issue we're currently facing. How do we do that? First, we run our elections on Ranked Choice Voting. That means that when you vote, you rank all the candidates from your favorite, to your least favorite. If your favorite candidate doesn't get enough votes to stay in the race, your vote will still go to your second choice. The candidate who wins is the one who attracts people from across the spectrum, not just the left or the right. That means candidates have to start showing up for community forums. And it means that third party candidates can be taken seriously. It gives your vote a lot more power. As governor of the state of Wisconsin, my first executive order will be issued on January 7, 2019, creating the Governor's Commission on Election Procedures to draft an Elections Repair Bill implementing Ranked Choice Voting and Automatic Voter Registration for all U.S. citizens living in Wisconsin. Within my first 100 days in office, I will call a Special Legislative Session to act upon the Elections Repair Bill, and make these changes real. Whether you lean right, left, or independent, I will always work for you. Yes, as a hunter, as a paddler, I want to protect our wildlife and waterways. Yes, I want strong schools, with strong science and arts programs, and basic health care for everyone. But more than any of that, I want you to have a government that responds to your vote. Wisconsin is such a beautiful place to call home. And I believe that one day, we will travel beyond the moon to the stars. But before we can do that, we need a government that creates stability and peace. I hope the people of Wisconsin will embrace a new spirit of independence on November 6th, and cast their one precious vote with all their hearts. Let's show the world what it means to Let Wisconsin Shine. I'm Maggie Turnbull and I'll see you on November 6th.
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