After the 2020 vote election workers came under attack. A Nebraska man has admitted plotting to kill top Colorado election officials.
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.
Violent Threats to Election Workers Are Common. Prosecutions are Not
Election workers have received threats ever since the former President began to push the “big lie,” but few convictions have followed.
New Book: A Surprising History Of Gerrymandering In America
The book explains how America got into the current crisis and shows how to safeguard the revered ideal of one person, one vote.
Flood Of State And Federal Lobbying Spending In 2021
Lobbying expenditures are rising nationally, thus showcasing how critical it is to raise awareness of initiatives to influence public policy.
Non-Partisan Primaries Versus Top-4, Top-2 Primaries
Non-partisan elections and primary-election innovations, like Alaska’s adoption of the Top-4 primary, have fundamental differences.
What Nine Years Without The Voting Rights Act Looks Like
The Voting Rights Act showcases the political challenges America has faced historically but there are opportunities for a better future.
What We Lose When We Lose Competitive Congressional Districts
Less than 8% of congressional districts, according to Cook Political Report, are expected to be competitive in the midterm elections.
Reviewing Apportionment And Redistricting
Recently revised maps show a tiny net gain for Democrats, but re-apportionment still falls short of being even net proportional.
Portlanders To Vote On Single Transferable Vote
Three proposals to change the size, functions, and method of electing Portland’s City Council will be on the ballot on Nov. 8.
Approval Voting For Seattle City Elections
Seattle will determine whether to adopt a new system of voting that would allow voters to choose as many candidates as they like.