California reformers are seeking support for a nonpartisan public ballot with their petition
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.
Another Voter ID Defender Misses the Point Entirely
FOX News host and voter ID defender Steve Doocy doesn’t mind disenfranchising voting citizens
Independent California Presidential Primary Won’t Happen
Committee won’t allow the planned independent California Presidential Primary to move forward
Problem of Wasting Votes on Failed Candidates
Analysis finds that 1,4 million ended up wasting votes by picking candidates who later dropped out
Brennan Center Takes on Soft Money Politics in Court Case
Contribution limits for parties at center of case seeking to control influence of soft money
Closure of Arizona Polling Places Threatens Voting Rights
Residents wait hours to vote because of targeted mass closure of Arizona polling places
Efforts to Restrict Voting Widely Opposed by Americans
New laws that restrict voting keep passing despite citizens’ disapproval in worrying cycle
Useless Political Polls Are Damaging the Real Vote
Increasingly inaccurate and still ubiquitous political polls remain key tool in media election kit
Billionaire Elon Musk Lobbying For Solar Subsidies
As solar industry battles for state support, owner Elon Musk lobbying Nevada with deep pockets
Big Spending Swamps Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Outside groups are buying television ads in bid to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election