Relating to election admin in the course of 2020 elections, MIT’s Election Performance Index shows improvement across the board.
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.
Mailed Ballots Boosted 2020’s Turnout – Will They Work In 2022?
States that mailed a ballot to every registered voter in 2020’s presidential election saw voter turnout increase by an average of 5.6%.
The Internal Fragmentation of Both Political Parties
The United States right now has four political parties stuffed into a two-party system – and that’s increasingly a big problem for the country.
How Dark Money Shaped The School Safety Debate
Polls show strong support for school mask mandates, and January, teachers, students demonstrated to support more safety protocols.
Another Way To Protect Voting Rights: Hack-Proof Our Elections
Leading specialists have discovered serious flaws in election tech in recent years, which might allow amateur hackers to pose a threat.
Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting
Boulder is looking for community feedback on proposal to repeal rule that requires campaigns using its new online petitioning system.
Situating A Governor’s Duties Under The Electoral Count Act
One question that’s arisen in Electoral Count Act reform concerns the role of the governor certifying the state’s election results.
Supreme Court Allows Court-Imposed Voting Maps
State courts had ruled that earlier maps for congressional elections had been warped by partisan gerrymandering. Democrats to benefit.
Independents Less Likely Than Others To End Friendships Over Politics
The article contributes to research on social networks and politics by surveying Arizona registered voters on political persuasion, others.
New Restrictions Causing Roadblocks For Voters With Disabilities
Don Natzke, blind since 12, now a senior citizen, hopes for a better understanding of the hurdles people with disabilities often face.