Georgia’s plan to delay a software update on voting equipment until after the next election has drawn criticism over security concerns.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Kern puts on mock election to seek efficiencies
Kern county’s mock election features two fictional candidates, testing staff readiness for future real elections with over 229 participants.
Ohio Abortion Ban Relights Battle Over Direct Democracy
Today, voters in Ohio will go to the polls to deliberate on a change to the state’s referendum law.
Small Donors Are Making Elections More Democratic
The growth of small-dollar donations has made races more competitive, as incumbents face challenges from well-funded opponents.
Can The Courts Police Gerrymanders?
A North Carolina court ruled that courts don’t have the ability to determine if a political map is legal, giving legislators a free pass.
Ranked Voting’s Rare But Real Mathematical Flaws
RCV has some theoretical and historically observed flaws, and should be assessed for pros and cons before adoption.
How Megadonors Circumvent Laws To Buy Politicians
America’s megadonors pump cash into political systems, circumventing finance laws using joint fundraising committees.
Bipartisan Ban On Stock Trading In Congress Introduced
AOC, Gaetz & Fitzpatrick introduced the Restoring Faith in Government Act to ban Congress members from trading stocks.
Battle Over Ranked Voting Rages Nationwide
Advocates of ranked-choice voting say it helps women and people of color candidates participate in a more democratic election system.
Report Details Pentagon-to-Contractor Lobbying
672 former officials worked for top defense contractors, 91% in lobbying roles, as they receive significant government contracts.