A Wisconsin bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to implement ranked voting for general elections and make primaries nonpartisan.
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.
Assessing the Impact of Absentee Voting on Turnout in 2020
Absentee voting had significant impact on voter turnout in the 2020 general elections but much is not known about this impact.
Next Front in Redistricting Wars Will be Whom to Count
There literally is a “redistricting war” in the U.S will all sorts of fronts. The next front is expected to be who will be counted as voter.
Activist Shareholders Pressing Companies To Disclose Political Activity
JP Morgan wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to help it keep political spending information from activist investors.
Reforming New York’s Local and State Boards of Elections
New York’s poorly run elections are a perennial issue across the state. Therefore, there is a need for reform of election boards in the state.
We Need an Independent Ethics Enforcement Body For Senators
Senate’s failure to hold Trump accountable for Jan 6 insurrection justifies establishment of an independent ethics enforcement for senators.
Extreme Voting Bills Would Be Devastating for Voting Rights in Georgia
Georgia’s reaction to 2020 election marred by Trump’s false fraud claims has been to tighten voting rights but this is not good for Georgia.
Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole
Washington State House voted to restore voting rights to thousands with past criminal convictions who are on probation and parole.
How Ranked Voting Would Shake Up Utah Elections
Ranked voting still draws a lot of attention and interest? But what is it and how does it work. A new article revisits these questions.
Democracy Vouchers: Seattle Voters Get $100 This Week
Most people don’t know it yet but there are democracy vouchers. Seattle is paying voters $100 for voting for their favorite mayor this week.