Ahead of 2020, Democrats and Republicans are in bitter hostility over who will draw congressional district maps crucial to House control.
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.
Opinion: Why Redistricting in California Should be a National Model
Kathay Feng of Common Cause argues that California’s redistricting experience offers a lot of lessons on how to walk the path toward national healing.
Progress towards Alaska ranked voting elections initiative
Sponsors of an initiative to overhaul Alaska’s election laws said that they have enough signatures for the measure to be placed on the ballot.
A Precinct Too Far: Turnout and Voting Costs
Study on the effects of voting costs—specifically, distance to polling location—using geographic discontinuities.
Brennan Center Reacts to New Election Security Spending Deal
Brennan Center argues new election spending deal is necessary step to protect the 2020 vote and is crucial to better election infrastructure and security.
Preparing for Cyberattacks and Malfunctions, a Brennan Center Guide
Brennan Center for Justice has released a guide for election officials about how to prepare for and recover from cyberattacks and technical failures.
Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states
In Kentucky people like Ryan Young who were convicted have had their voting rights restored thanks to new legislation. This is happening in more States.
200+ members of Congress want landmark abortion case “reconsidered”
Over 200 members of Congress have expressed their desire to have the Supreme Court “reconsider” the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade.
Pelosi likely to decide in days ahead on sending articles of impeachment to Senate
Speaker Pelosi is set to decide in the upcoming days on whether to send articles of impeachment to Senate as stalemate persists on how to conduct the trial.
Newly revealed emails a blow to Republican impeachment plans, Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said newly revealed emails are a serious blow to Mitch McConnell’s impeachment plans.