We are a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less polarizing and our government more effective.
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Who we are

Our Mission

To empower military veterans to advocate, advance, and defend election reforms that increase competition, reduce polarization, and make our government more effective for everyone.

VAV offers a platform for all veteran and/or veteran-affiliated individuals to get involved, regardless of their political leanings, to pursue a more perfect union by increasing voter choice, voter power, and voter enfranchisement.

Our Vision

A healthy and truly representative American democracy, facilitated by competitive elections, where all citizens are both incentivized and excited to participate.

This isn’t just for miltary veterans. We push to achieve a thriving democracy where fair and open elections ensure every citizen’s voice is heard, every vote matters, and all Americans are inspired to shape the future of our nation.

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Navy Veterans, Eric Bronner and
Todd Connor

Todd Connor and Eric Bronner both came to the realization that America’s political system is fundamentally broken and were driven to find real solutions. Todd, after years of engaging with both parties and even running for office, concluded that the key to restoring the country lies in systemic reform.

Eric, a lifelong independent, had a defining moment in 2018 when he and his Navy buddies reflected on the country’s political decline while watching John McCain’s memorial. Inspired by a Freakonomics podcast and his work with Missouri’s cross-partisan reform organization, Show Me Integrity, Eric saw the potential for veterans to lead the charge in fixing the system.

Introduced to each other through their shared passion for reform, Todd and Eric joined forces to mobilize veterans in the fight for a more representative and functional democracy—laying the foundation for Veterans for All Voters.

Todd Connor, Co-Founder + CEO
Eric Bronner, Founder + COO

Our Strategy

Build Deep Relationships, Earn Trust

2025 requires deep listening, community conversations, and a hyper-localized approach to connecting with our fellow Americans about their values, their perceptions of their political systems.

Platform Leaders, Convene Conversations

Recruit, onboard, and support leaders with a passion for election reform, and give them the tools to drive local impact.

Ignite & Amplify Local Reform Efforts

Opportunistically advance Instant Runoffs, Rank Choice Voting, Open Primaries, and Final-Five Voting in communities across the U.S.

Amplify Veterans for All Voters

Strengthen and expand our brand, partnerships, and relevance in the reform & veterans ecosystems as a platform for the military community to repair our democracy.