The Reformers Perspective on the 2018 Primaries
What are the main take-aways from the 2018 primary season from an election reform perspective? In summary, some good news, some problems, and some emerging solutions.
The good news is that competition and participation both increased significantly in 2018, as more people ran, more people voted, and more primaries actually offered choice to voters…
But there’s bad news here as well. First, 18% voter turnout and 23% of primaries contested are still dismal, still indicative of a breakdown in the connection between citizens and representatives fundamental to democracy…
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