Alaska’s campaign finance laws commission has lifted all limits on donations to runners for governor, legislature and municipal races.
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 Was Shown Many Times There Was No Voter Fraud
A data expert for former president Trump’s campaign told him bluntly not long after polls closed in November 2020 he would lose.
Analysis Of The “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”
If the GOP onslaught against voting rights succeeds, state politicians will have little checks on their authority to dictate election rules.
Analysis: Voting Machines At Risk In 2022
A joint analysis from Brennan Center, Verified Voting finds replacing aging voting equipment will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Out-of-State Money Floods Georgia Secretary of State Race
New information suggests a good part of the money going to Georgia’s Secretary of State races may be coming from outside the state.
Texas May Have The Worst Gerrymander In The Country
As states redraw districts, Texas’s remap still arguably wins “best in show” for the most potent gerrymander in the country.
Attacks From Within Seen As A Growing Threat To Elections
Election officials preparing for this year’s midterm elections have yet another security risk to add to their already long list: insider threats.
Arizona Republican Party Seeks End To Early Voting In State
The Arizona Republican Party is attempting to eliminate early voting in the state, which is favoured by more than 80% of state citizens.
Political Extremism And The Decline In Competitive Districts
Representative Dan Crenshaw, a Republican, is more likely to face a threat from a far-right challenger in his redrawn district in Huston.
Latest Moves in the Ohio Redistricting Fight
On January 12, 2022 the Ohio Supreme Court concluded that the General Assembly’s redistricting plans violated Ohio’s Constitution.