Encouraged by an unjustified Maricopa County, Arizona, ballot audit, Trumpists are calling for a nationwide 2020 election review.
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.
Election Officials Have Few Tools To Fight Misinformation
Managing public perception of the 2020 election results in the midst of widespread social media misinformation has proven to be difficult.
Outside Groups Spending Big On Race For NYC Mayor
Shaun Donovan’s campaign for NYC Mayor, backed with $6.8 million from his father, has spent $6.5 million on TV and digital commercials.
Surprise Bipartisan Reforms To Ease Voting In Kentucky
Democratic Gov. Andrew Beshear recently signed into law a surprise bipartisan voting expansion bill that passed the Kentucky House.
The Great Changes To Redistricting Doctrine Over Last Decade
Each redistricting period, from the civil rights movement to the Obama administration, included ever-greater control of mapmaking.
The 2020 Election Was a Breakthrough Moment For Young Voters
2020 was a watershed moment for the youngest American voters. Data from the election shows that young voters are reshaping US politics.
How Ranked Voting Gives Voice To Diverse Electorate
Many people are starting to see ranked voting as a game-changer. It can, among other things, give voice to a diverse electorate.
Did A Voting Machine Confuse Ballot Fold Lines For Votes?
Independent auditors looking into vote tampering in Windham’s 2020 state representative vote are focusing on ballot paper fold lines.
Bipartisan Voting Rights Act Reauthorization Proposed In Congress
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have proposed reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act with bipartisan support.
Threat Of Serious Penalties For Poll Workers Stiffen Nationwide
Texas’s new voting bill pushed by Republicans could mean strict penalties for election officials, poll workers suspected of mistakes.