“Big Lie” supporters are running for positions that would enable them to allow unauthorized outsiders to “check” voting machines.
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.
FEC Rejects Complaints About Zuckerberg’s 2020 Election Grants
Fantastical assertions about ‘Zuckerbucks’ in the 2020 election among GOP leaders have been dismissed by a bi-partisan FEC panel.
US Political Dynasties Are In Decline
Political dynasties dominated US politics for several decades. However, it appears that their sway and influence have begun to wane.
It’s Time For Democrats To Act On A Dark Money Ban In Primaries
The 2022 primary season was saturated with this uncontrolled, often undeclared money, which influenced elections all around the country.
Republican Assault On Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives
America has used ballot initiatives to implement direct democracy. However, it is increasingly under attack from Republicans nationwide.
New Congressional Maps Dilute Black Power, Critics Say
In Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, new congressional maps that some judges have ruled dilute the voting power of black voters.
Two Studies On Political Party Roles In Election Certification
The exploitation of our present system by parties and extremists threatens the integrity of elections, voter confidence, and public order.
Google, YouTube Outline Plans For Midterm Elections
Google’s YouTube has highlighted the resources at its disposal to fight political misinformation during the upcoming 2022 midterms.
What’s next for ranked-choice voting after Alaska?
Advocates for electoral reform are still hopeful that additional states and municipalities would switch to new voting procedures.
Inside The Right’s Historic Billion-Dollar Dark Money Transfer
A dark money group led by Trump judicial adviser Leonard Leo, sponsored by mogul, Barre Seid, helped abolish federal abortion rights.