Florida has passed a broad voter suppression law that changes rules for election observers in ways that could cause problems.
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 Forming Third Party is a fading likelihood
After his defeat in 2020 Trump hinted he would form a third party but this likelihood is fading as his influence over the GOP instead toughens.
The Number Of Members In Congress Is Too Low
America is viewed as the world’s premier representative democracy but the low number of members in Congress tells a different story.
Reprehensible 4.8 Voter Turnout In Ohio Town
In an Ohio town’s primary election on Tuesday, only a reprehensible 4.8 percent of registered voters participated in local decision-making.
Kansas Now Latest GOP State To Enact Voting Restrictions
Last week, Kansas passed new laws restricting mail-in voting, including prohibiting third parties from sending more than ten ballots.
Legal Challenges Loom Over Congressional Voting Bill
H.R.1 proposed by the Democrats currently in the Senate is a sprawling legislation that could lead to several Supreme Court cases.
Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency
After the Jan 6 insurrection and recent state attempts to limit voter access, Congress must help restore trust in US democracy.
2 In 3 Americans Voted Using Methods GOP Trying To Restrict
Over 2 in 3 Americans voted using methods the GOP is trying to restrict. This is a finding made by recently published census data.
Vote-by-Mail Favored by Older, Affluent Voters, Census Finds
New Census results show that some demographic groups that voted for Trump were among those most likely to vote-by-mail in 2020.
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
A coalition of prominent veterans and defense officials is turning their focus from military voting to free and fair elections for all citizens.