Shawn Griffiths
Shawn Griffiths

Shawn is an election reform expert and National Editor of IVN.us. He studied history and philosophy at the University of North Texas. He joined the IVN team in 2012.

Articles by Shawn
Partisan Hypocrisy on Voting Reform: It's Not About Democracy; It's About Power
Partisan Hypocrisy on Voting Reform: It's Not About Democracy; It's About Power
Nonpartisan election reform is on the ballot in 7 states, 6 of which could implement new voting models that open taxpayer-funded elections to all voters and candidates, regardless of party.
Despite Inevitable Calls for Election Recounts, Research Shows They Rarely Change the Outcome
Despite Inevitable Calls for Election Recounts, Research Shows They Rarely Change the Outcome
One thing that voters can inevitably count on after Election Night 2024 is that regardless of who wins, there will be calls in key battleground states for recounts.
Forward Podcast: Can the US Escape Its Political Crisis?
Forward Podcast: Can the US Escape Its Political Crisis?
In the latest episode of the Forward Podcast, Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang sits down with Rikki Schlott to discuss the many variables at play that have shifted the US presidential landscape going into Election Day.
Rally for Open Primaries: 2024 Reforms Offer Every Voter a Seat at the Table
Rally for Open Primaries: 2024 Reforms Offer Every Voter a Seat at the Table
Hundreds of US voters gathered Monday to not only celebrate a historic year in nonpartisan election reform, but also show their support for several 2024 ballot initiatives that promote equal voting rights for all citizens in taxpayer-funded elections.
Citizen Data: Female Candidates Face Uphill Battle in 2024
Citizen Data: Female Candidates Face Uphill Battle in 2024
Are US voters ready for a madam president? How willing are they to vote for women at the federal level? Citizen Data looked at these questions and what voters' responses might mean for the 2024 election cycle and beyond.
Closed Primaries: The Biggest Voter Suppression Mechanism in Use Today
Closed Primaries: The Biggest Voter Suppression Mechanism in Use Today
The nonpartisan reform group Open Primaries released a new video that highlights the current state of a growing movement to reform the way critical taxpayer-funded primary elections are conducted in the US.
NY Green Party: New York Is 'Worst in the Nation' for Voter Choice
NY Green Party: New York Is 'Worst in the Nation' for Voter Choice
New York is unique in the 2024 election cycle: It is the only state that has just two candidates on its presidential ballot. In the last 40 years, this has happened in only one other state: Oklahoma.
Latest Poll Points to Potential Trouble for 'Top Two' Measure in South Dakota
Latest Poll Points to Potential Trouble for 'Top Two' Measure in South Dakota
Amendment H, which would implement a nonpartisan top two primary system in South Dakota, may be in serious trouble. That is, if a recent News Watch poll is accurate.
Frank Luntz: Neither Trump nor Harris Are Providing What Voters Truly Want
Frank Luntz: Neither Trump nor Harris Are Providing What Voters Truly Want
Political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz joined Foward Party Founder Andrew Yang on his most recent podcast to talk about the state of the 2024 presidential election, and what he's seeing from the data.
Measure 117: Will Oregon Be the Next State to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Measure 117: Will Oregon Be the Next State to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Two states currently use ranked choice voting at the state level (Maine and Alaska). This number could substantially change with RCV on the ballot in 4 states, including the red state Idaho, the purple state Colorado, and the blue state Oregon.