I’m following the fascinating German election, which takes place tomorrow, closely. One of the intriguing issues is how the role of the small parties, and the 5% threshold for a party to win any seats, will affect the ability to… Continue reading
I have posted this new article at SSRN. Here is the abstract:
Few Americans are happy with the state of American democracy. Our political institutions appear dysfunctional and our political culture more generally has become increasingly toxic and tribalistic. To… Continue reading
Trevor Morrison and I have published this essay in the NYT today on a question many people are asking.
The NYT gave us a lot of space, given the importance of the issue, which makes excerpting the piece difficult. Here… Continue reading
This recent polling data will come as a surprise to many.
Like many of the “new right” parties in Europe, the AfD began as an anti-immigration party. Its support began to rise in direct response to Angela Merkel’s decision in… Continue reading
The NYT has a long story by @miwine and @NYTnickc about the decline of competitive districts in the 2024 elections. A key point from an experienced member of Congress comes at the end of the story: “As competitive districts dwindle,… Continue reading
From the Cook Political Report (paywalled):
In the 20 most expensive House races, Democrats outspent Republicans in all but two races, per AdImpact. That’s largely due to Democratic candidates’ fundraising advantage over Republicans. Across the 20 most expensive races, the… Continue reading
I’ll be participating in this event tonight. Zoom link below.
Recent elections have generated interest in moving the United States toward a multiparty system. How does the 2024 election change this calculus, if at all? What would multiparty politics… Continue reading
I’ve posted this new essay on SSRN. Here’s the abstract:
In an era I have called “hyperpolarized democracy in America,” delivering effective government has become extremely difficult. Much has been written about various institutional factors that contribute to the rise… Continue reading
The published version of this article is now available, as part of a political reform symposium published at the Univ. of Illinois Law Review. Here’s the abstract:
In recent years political reform advocates and advocacy groups have proposed a form… Continue reading
After the Supreme Court declined to take on issues concerning rules on provisional ballots in PA, including the independent state legislature claim, I had said this issue might return after the election. The margin in the Senate race is close… Continue reading
Remember, NV permits absentee ballots to come in up to 4 days after election day, if postmarked by election day.
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