For the first time ever in 2020, Arizona voters were given Sharpie permanent markers to mark their ballots at Arizona polls this year.
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.
Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas
Austin could have the chance to vote on significant changes to the city’s governance and democratic process if a petition submitted is deemed valid.
Innovative New Book is a User’s Guide to Democracy
Providing solutions to the real problems facing humanity in the world today – solutions that are so practical that they have been tried and tested.
Why Illinois Needs an Independent Redistricting Commission
People who live in states where their legislatures determine voting districts could live under gerrymandered maps until 2031 unless reform happens now.
Biden and Democrats Outline Major Election Reform Push
The newly empowered Democrats are putting together the finishing touches on legislation to fix American elections.
Dominion Voting Machine Lawsuit Threatens MyPillow CEO
Lawyers for the election technology company have warned prominent Trump ally and MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell of “imminent” litigation.
Are Corporate Donations Good for Political Moderation?
Individual donors prefer to support ideologically extreme candidates while access-seeking PACs tend to support more moderate candidates.
How Outside Money Makes Governing More Difficult
More money to the political parties, rather than outside spending, produces more cohesion and less fragmentation within the party caucuses.
Denver Seeks to Build Innovative Campaign Finance System
MapLight is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to build a new campaign finance system to advance government transparency.
California Legislators Consider Keeping Covid Election Reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred state lawmakers to broaden voting options in the name of safety.