Many politicians made false claims about the election because they did not feel accountable to the majority of their voters.

While Biden has reversed Trump's unlawful policy of excluding undocumented immigrants, there is still work to be done to ensure a fair census. 

This legislation would enact some of the greatest, most comprehensive improvements our democracy has seen in decades. 

Illinois should use this once in a decade opportunity to make its redistricting process fair, transparent, inclusive, and accountable. 

Michigan's voters, not self-interested politicians, should be the ones drawing the state's political maps. 

The Supreme Court ruled that courts may not intervene to block partisan elections. While this is a disappointing decision, the fight is not over. 

CLC strongly supports HR 1 and the comprehensive effort to make our democracy more accessible, transparent and responsive to the citizens of our great nation.

Americans are hungry for a democracy that is more transparent, accessible, and accountable, and there are indications that the next Congress will seriously consider legislation designed to improve our democracy.

The provisions in HR 1 independently and collectively advance the right of every American citizen to a government that is responsible and accountable to voters.

Experts shared the lessons they learned while trying to pass democracy reform ballot initiatives during a recent CLC panel. 

Ranked choice voting saves time and money by eliminating the need for costly runoff elections. 

Join us for a panel discussion on some of the most talked-about ballot initiatives in 2020.

On Tuesday, Maine became the first state to adopt ranked choice voting for state and federal elections. This is a big deal.

For the first time, the State of Maine joins numerous municipal jurisdictions across the U.S. in using ranked choice voting all of its primary and general elections.

Learn more about the other benefits of ranked choice voting in the issue brief, The Civic Benefits of Ranked Choice Voting.

Excluding undocumented people from apportionment would subvert central principles of our democracy.

Alaska's Ballot Measure 2 provides voters more information about the true source of election spending. 

Virginians choice to vote for fair maps will help their state have a more inclusive democracy. 

CLC's staff members share their reflections on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

A court has barred an initiative regarding the creation of an independent redistricting commission from appearing on Arkansas voters' ballots.