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No Labels' Failed Presidential Math and Why It Should Focus Its Efforts on Reforming the System Instead
No Labels' Failed Presidential Math and Why It Should Focus Its Efforts on Reforming the System Instead
Earlier this month, No Labels officially ended its plans to field a bipartisan “Unity Ticket” in the 2024 presidential election. While most campaigns end due to a lack of voter support or funding, No Labels’s campaign suffered the unique problem of lacking a candidate.
How the Two-Party System Makes America Less Stable
How the Two-Party System Makes America Less Stable
When I think of Mike Johnson’s position as Speaker of the House, I can’t help but think of a salmon swimming upstream to spawn - struggling against currents and avoiding the jaws of grizzly bears only to get to his final destination and die.
The Electoral College Reform the Nation Needs is Not What Either Party Wants
The Electoral College Reform the Nation Needs is Not What Either Party Wants
Nebraska is one of only two states that has a system that awards its Electoral College votes based on the popular vote in each of its congressional districts. However, there is a contingent of state lawmakers who want to change this with the support of former President Donald Trump.
Why Do We Accept Partisanship in Judicial Elections?
Why Do We Accept Partisanship in Judicial Elections?
The AP headline reads, "Ohio primary: Open seat on state supreme court could flip partisan control." This immediately should raise a red flag for voters, and not because of who may benefit but over a question too often ignored.
For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
Photo Credit: Getty Images / Unsplash    The last couple of years have seen an increase in states looking to change their primary election laws. In some cases, party leaders are trying...
SC Governor Rejects Calls to Close Primaries; Squashes Claims of 'Party Raiding'
SC Governor Rejects Calls to Close Primaries; Squashes Claims of 'Party Raiding'
Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster does not support calls from within his party to close primary elections to registered party members only. He has long pushed back against claims that non-party members will infiltrate the primaries to manipulate outcomes.
Alaska's New Primaries: An Antidote to Polarized Election Results
Alaska's New Primaries: An Antidote to Polarized Election Results
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in The Fulcrum, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. John E Palmer is chairman of Rank the Vote and a memb...
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Take Regressive Step on Voter Access and Rights in His State
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Take Regressive Step on Voter Access and Rights in His State
Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stirred controversy earlier this week when it was revealed that one of his legislative priorities is to dismantle the state's nonpartisan election system and ...
Panel Discussion: State-by-State Reforms to Make Elections More Accountable to Voters
Panel Discussion: State-by-State Reforms to Make Elections More Accountable to Voters
American Enterprise Institute's Kevin R Kosar recently hosted a panel to discuss why all segments of voters should support structural electoral reform efforts happening across the country. The con...
Will Artificial Intelligence Determine the Next President?
Will Artificial Intelligence Determine the Next President?
Photo Credit: Solen Feyissa on Unsplash   It’s been 20 years since Facebook broke onto the scene and began gathering data on millions of Americans. Every hour of every day, of every mo...