Even though Democrats are practically certain to lose their majority in the House, their primaries are attracting record sums of money.
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.
Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps
The courts released a new slate of congressional districts Monday, which might help Republicans gain ground in this year’s midterms.
Election Officials Steel Themselves for Threats in Midterms
A number of election administrators claim threats and harassment have formed a consistent undertone to their work since 2020.
The Little Boxes Making A Mockery Of Campaign Finance Laws
Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon, facing challenge, wanted to send an urgent message to allies ahead of the primaries: It was time to fight.
Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans
The court ruled that a federal limit on candidates using campaign donations post-elections to repay personal debts was unconstitutional.
Election Denial In The Race For Pennsylvania Governor
Election denial – the stance that Biden didn’t win the 2020 election – has loomed large in Pennsylvania’s current gubernatorial contest.
Moneyed Interests, Information Provision, and Congress
Politicians wrongly assume their self-interests are compatible with constituents’ interests, the rich tend to have more access to them.
Missouri Lawmakers Approve A Photo ID Requirement For Voters
The state’s Republican-led lawmakers Thursday passed a bill that would require residents to have photo identification to cast a ballot.
Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate
Thursday, the Missouri Senate approved a new congressional map, pushing a last-minute proposal through against Republican opposition.
Polarization And State Legislative Elections
The pool of candidates has polarized substantially in recent decades, while electoral competition has been consistently low, study.