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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.
He Ordered Celebrities’ Absentee Ballots. Now He’s Under Arrest.
A criminal complaint in the Federal District Court states that Louis Koch allegedly got the absentee ballots of famous people as a “hobby.”
Former Republicans And Democrats Form New Third Party
Dozens of former Republicans and Democrats formed a new party Wednesday to appeal to voters fed up with the two party system.
Correcting Misconceptions About The Electoral Count Reform Act
The Electoral Count Reform Act announced by a bipartisan group of senators is encouraging, notably in the context of rising polarization.
Conspiracy-Promoting Sheriffs Claim Vast Election Authority
A Sheriff in Johnson Hayden, which includes suburbs of Kansas City, has opened an inquiry into fictitious election fraud in the county.
A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections
Some Republican-led counties are refusing to certify election results, which, if it spreads, could destabilize American democracy.
How Redistricting Gives Republicans New Political Power
In this year’s midterm elections, Republicans are expected to take control of the House, and redistricting has given them a leg up.
Can Ranked-Choice Voting Save American Democracy?
Some critics of the US electoral process contend that most voters don’t have many options when they cast their ballots in November.
Paper Shortage Could Cause Problems At Polls This November
The timely delivery of election materials is a challenge for election officials. A national paper scarcity is a major part of that problem.
A Primer On Ballot Marking Device Security
Ballot marking devices (BMDs) guard against errors like stray pen marks and overvoting that can result in a ballot not being tallied.