Governors Walz, Dayton, Pawlenty, Ventura Launch Nonpartisan PSA Calling for Civility around Election

Statement

Today, Governor Tim Walz (D) and former Minnesota Governors Mark Dayton (D), Tim Pawlenty (R) and Jesse Ventura (I) launched a nonpartisan Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign calling for civility and decency around the upcoming election. In the PSA, the nonpartisan group of Governors encourage Minnesotans to vote, express confidence in Minnesota's safe and secure voting system, and explain why results may not be final on Election Night. Here is a link to the full-length PSA.

Below is the transcript of the full-length PSA:

PAWLENTY: Minnesotans.

DAYTON: Minnesotans.

WALZ: Minnesotans.

VENTURA: Minnesotans.

PAWLENTY: We've all had the privilege of serving as Governor of this great state.

DAYTON: While we may not agree on every issue…

VENTURA: We all agree that this election is the most important election of our lifetime.

WALZ: Minnesotans are proud to have the highest voter turnout in the nation.

PAWLENTY: And we expect this year to be no different.

DAYTON: So make your voice heard, and vote.

WALZ: Vote.

VENTURA: Go vote.

PAWLENTY: Our state is proud to have one of the safest and secure election systems in the whole country.

DAYTON: You can have faith that your vote will be counted.

WALZ: With so many of us voting by mail, it may take a little longer to verify a winner.

PAWLENTY: And that's okay. It's by design.

VENTURA: A delay just means that our system is working, and that we're counting every single ballot.

DAYTON: There may not be a clear winner on election night.

PAWLENTY: But no matter who wins, let's demonstrate the civility and decency that Minnesotans are known for.

WALZ: There is so much more that unites us rather than divides us.

VENTURA: Let's show the country there is a better way.

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