A round up of the latest media hits, news, storytelling, and research from around the democracy reform space.
In more than half of the states this year, there was zero general election competition for the U.S. House.
The “Primary Problem” is getting worse. A record-breaking six states have open primary initiatives on the November ballot to fix it.
Stay engaged and get the latest news and updates delivered straight to your inbox.
Nation’s capital adopts open primaries and 6.6M+ voters demand reform nationally, but political establishment succeeds in maintaining the status quo in a highly polarized environment
Ballot Initiative 83 also implements ranked choice voting for all elections
Nine states voting on open primaries, ranked choice voting and anti-gerrymandering initiatives
Almost half of all voters now forgo party labels, and are particularly vulnerable to exclusion under closed primary rules.
Excluding independents from primaries leaves out 23 million ideologically diverse and pragmatic voters.
Open, all-candidate primaries earn high marks from independent voters.
Disentangling gerrymandering and geographic sorting
Enhancing Democracy: The Benefits of Instant Runoff Voting in Diverse Communities
Explore our interactive map to see which states are pursing key electoral reforms this year, potentially reshaping their future political landscapes.
The recent qualification of South Dakota’s top-two primary election measure marks a significant step forward in nonpartisan primary reform, which is crucial for a more representative democracy
How partisan primaries limit voter choice, power, and representation.
Independent Voters and the Problem with Closed Primaries
Check out our latest research on Alaska's election system
American Enterprise Institute describes why conservatives should embrace structural election reforms as a solution to government dysfunction
.png)
