A round up of the latest media hits, news, storytelling, and research from around the democracy reform space.
The “Primary Problem” is getting worse. A record-breaking six states have open primary initiatives on the November ballot to fix it.
Lack of competition denies most voters a true say; 2024 presents historic opportunity to fix American elections
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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
This memo aims to describe the dynamics of these campaigns, put this historic year in strategic context, and preview our path forward.
On average, just 13% of voters effectively elect their state house of representatives. How do we increase meaningful voter participation?
This research brief describes the impact of all-candidate primaries on money in politics across special interests, campaign spending, and party meddling.
Between July 30 and August 6, 2024, six states held their congressional primaries (Arizona, Tennessee, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington). Discover how the Primary Problem impacted these election outcomes.
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
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