Redistricting, pejoratively, gerrymandering, has been a problem since 1776. However, ranked choice voting is a remedy to gerrymandering.
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.
Redistricting and the Fight for Fair Maps
Although the goal of redistricting is to represent population increase, communities of color are at risk of being overlooked.
The Fight for Voting Rights Moves to the Senate
The Senate is set to consider the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. It would shield voters from racial discrimination at the ballot box.
Denver judge considers Trump’s anti-SLAPP defense
Defendant parties urged Judge Marie Avery Moses, Democrat-appointed, to dismiss the lawsuit under Colorado’s anti-SLAPP law.
Activists try to keep up pressure to pass elections and voting bills
Advocates in support of voting rights and election reform in the Senate have planned a sustained campaign for the upcoming weeks.
Trump, Top DOJ lawyer tried to overturn 2020 vote: Senate Report
A new Senate report lays out how former Donald Trump and a top Justice Department official attempted to sway the 2020 election.
Frustrated voting-rights advocates claw for opening on Senate filibuster
The near-total gridlock in Washington is infuriating voting-rights advocates. However, they see the filibuster as a new opportunity.
Defending the Right to Vote
Stacey Abrams argues voting infrastructure is being gutted and the utility of a democratically elected government is being questioned.
False fraud claims eroding integrity of American election system
Majority “of Republicans who are Trump supporters believe the false claims from Trump that the election was stolen”, Rick Hasen.
Trump allies did little to investigate election fraud claims
Under oath, some Trump allies said they did little to verify the false claims of Trump’s victory in the 2020 elections before spreading them.