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How to strengthen American democracy and fight back against illiberal authoritarianism by rebuilding the center

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How to strengthen American democracy and fight back against illiberal authoritarianism by rebuilding the center

In an era of escalating hyper-partisan warfare, fusion voting could open the door to more compromise and coalition building.

Nov 1, 2021

Multi-seat Districts and Larger Assemblies Produce More Diverse Racial Representation

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Multi-seat Districts and Larger Assemblies Produce More Diverse Racial Representation

Election results from cities in the U.S. & three other countries suggest larger assembly size and other factors benefit candidates of color.

Sep 14, 2021

Jack Santucci, Matthew S. Shugart, Michael Latner

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Quiz: If America Had Six Parties, Which Would You Belong To?

Lee Drutman published an interactive quiz and opinion essay in the New York Times on what a six-party system would look like in America.

Sep 8, 2021

New York Times

Democracy Reforms Go Better Together

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Democracy Reforms Go Better Together

Ranked-choice voting is only one of the reforms that made New York’s primary successful.

Jul 15, 2021

What We Know about Congressional Primaries and Congressional Primary Reform

3D illustration of Primary Election script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.

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What We Know about Congressional Primaries and Congressional Primary Reform

This report offers an analytical overview of the effects of the primary election on politics

Jul 1, 2021

Theft Perception: Examining the Views of Americans Who Believe the 2020 Election was Stolen

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Theft Perception: Examining the Views of Americans Who Believe the 2020 Election was Stolen

Lee Drutman published a Voter Study Group report analyzing voters’ views of the 2020 election.

Jun 24, 2021

Ranked-Choice Voting is an Acquired Taste

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Ranked-Choice Voting is an Acquired Taste

A national survey experiment finds most voters, but especially older, Republican, and less educated voters, prefer the single vote to RCV.

Jun 10, 2021

Joseph Anthony, David C. Kimball

Electoral Systems Affect Legitimacy Gaps and Affective Polarization

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Electoral Systems Affect Legitimacy Gaps and Affective Polarization

This report examines the results of an experiment that investigated the effects of different electoral systems on democratic stability.

May 24, 2021

Sean Fischer, Amber Hye-Yon Lee, Yphtach Lelkes

Ranked-Choice Voting is No Refuge for Extreme Candidates

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Ranked-Choice Voting is No Refuge for Extreme Candidates

Survey experiment finds extreme candidates are not viewed as more electable under ranked-choice voting compared to plurality voting.

May 13, 2021

Melissa Baker

Hoyer, Jeffries Send Letter to Appropriators Urging Increases to House Staff Pay

A Political Reform report on congressional capacity was cited in a House leadership statement advocating staff pay increases..

Apr 28, 2021

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