Pro-Democracy Policy

Proportional representation would not only enhance democratic fairness but also encourage higher voter turnout and facilitate cross-party coalitions.

This paper uses qualitative evidence to make the case that government agencies can cultivate more responsive, effective, and democracy-enhancing social programs by more consistently and thoughtfully engaging the people they serve.

Passage of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) would place undue burdens on election officials and voters alike. Our team provides an analysis on why this bill would be incredibly detrimental here.

A Summary of UMD’s Texas and Georgia Case Studies

As a follow up to our latest report on ranked choice voting, this report discusses what voting rights advocates should assess in pending top-four RCV reforms to determine if those measures have the potential to undermine voting strength for communities of color.