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
Stay engaged and get the latest news and updates delivered straight to your inbox.
Colorado’s open primary qualifies, joining five states in the movement to abolish party primaries and solve the “Primary Problem”
2024 already a record-setting year for election reform initiatives
Six states are pursuing ballot initiatives for open primaries this November
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.
The U.S.’ electoral system incentivizes the spread of misinformation, which has the potential to undermine democracy.
A voter-led initiative headed to the November ballot aims to fix Arizona’s Primary Problem, give voters better choices
End Closed Primaries with the Let America Vote Act: A Bipartisan Bill to Enfranchise Independent Voters in Primaries
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
Dive into our interview with Carlo Macomber as he explores the intricacies of Super Tuesday, contrasts state primary systems, and proposes electoral reforms for enhanced voter representation and engagement.
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)
.png)
