A grassroots initiative aims to take power to draw districts from legislators and give it to an independent citizen redistricting commission.
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.
Trump appeals Supreme Court to block subpoena for his financial records
President Donald Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch bid to block a subpoena from House Democrats for his financial records.
Vast racial and gender disparities on State Supreme Courts around the country
A new report by the Brennan Center for Justice details vast racial and gender disparities on state supreme courts around the country.
Perspective addresses just how regulated US Elections Are
Perspective: US voting equipment vendors largely lack the level of federal oversight enjoyed by other critical infrastructure industries from interference.
New rules for Erie County Poll Workers Following Misplaced Votes
A PEB problem in Millcreek’s 4th Precinct, Erie County, originally thought to be so much of a deal, amounted to 400 votes not being tabulated.
America’s 2020 Election Calendar
With this year’s elections coming to an end, the American voter is looking to crucial 2020 elections. Electionline.org has the 2020 electoral calendar.
Billionaire purchases domain name to protect democracy
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has purchased the domain name Democracy.com in his words “so it wouldn’t be used by someone with a political agenda,”
Ohio: Security central preoccupation of Local Boards of Elections
An attempted security hack into Ohio’s Secretary State’s website has prompted a renewed drive in the State to focus on security systems ahead of elections.
Wisconsin: new voting law helps those with disabilities
November 22, Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed into law a new bipartisan legislation which creates new accommodations for people with verbal challenges.
Got a card about the election without the Republican option? Here’s Why
Some Californians received a card in mail asking them to choose a ballot for upcoming primaries but the Republican option wasn’t on the card. Here’s why.