Non-partisan elections and primary-election innovations, like Alaska’s adoption of the Top-4 primary, have fundamental differences.
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What We Lose When We Lose Competitive Congressional Districts
Less than 8% of congressional districts, according to Cook Political Report, are expected to be competitive in the midterm elections.
Reviewing Apportionment And Redistricting
Recently revised maps show a tiny net gain for Democrats, but re-apportionment still falls short of being even net proportional.
Activists Say Cyber Agency Weakens Voting Tech Advisory
Friday, the top cybersecurity agency issued a final version of an advisory on voting machine weaknesses in Georgia, other states.
Help Wanted: State Misinformation Sheriff
Several states are making great effort, devoting more resources and time to countering false and misleading election information.
The 800-Pound Gorilla Of Election Law Cases
The Supreme Court will decide next week whether to settle the debate about the power of state legislatures in federal elections.
New Studies Shed Light On Election-Related Stress
Predicting future stress associated to political elections can impair people’s emotional well-being before anything happens, study.
Cyber agency: Voting Software Vulnerable In Some States
Software flaws in electronic voting equipment from a key vendor used in at least 16 states make them vulnerable to hackers.
Our System of Primary Elections Could Destroy Democracy
With the plurality system, if the winner has only one-third of the votes, that means two-thirds were on the losing side of the vote, expert.
Redistricting Likely to Undercut Strides Made by Women
Since 2018 the number of women in Congress has steadily risen with the 2020 election bringing that number to an historic high.