A unanimous panel of federal judges declared Ohio’s Republican-drawn congressional map unconstitutional, adding to a growing number of similar cases.
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.
75% of Americans Against Letting Every US Prisoner Vote
Only 15% of respondents said all prisoners — regardless of their crimes — should keep their voting rights while behind bars.
Third Party Cults Of Personality And the 2020 Elections
Throughout the 187 year history of third party politics in the U.S many parties have risen and fallen and there are numerous examples of third parties.
About The Select Committee On The Modernization Of Congress
The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress has the best opportunity in decades to bring the House into the 21st Century.
Automatic Registration Leads To Record Number Of Georgia Voters
With little fanfare, Georgia started automatically signing up voters in droves three years ago when they got their driver’s licenses.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Redistricting and Board of Elections Changes
Gov. Ralph Northam rejects a bill that would have expanded the state Board of Elections and handed the body power to appoint the state’s elections chief.
An Emerging Consensus of the Lower Courts on Redistricting
An emerging consensus of the twenty-seven Michigan state house, state senate, and congressional districts about unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders.
Maine Considers Switch From Caucus To Presidential Primary System
Maine’s political parties could ditch their presidential caucuses next year if a bill establishing a primary system is passed by the state legislature.
Explaining the Rise in Residual Votes In The 2016 Presidential Election
After generally declining after the 2000 presidential election, the national residual vote rate rose in the 2016 presidential election. Why?
Personal Information on NYC Voters Is Now Available for All to See
The city’s Board of Elections posted its voting rolls to its website, allowing anyone to access people’s home addresses and party affiliation.