Why American Elections Are Flawed (And How to Fix Them)

The flaws in the American electoral process have become more apparent over many years. The contemporary tipping point in public awareness occurred during the 2000 election count, but several major structural weaknesses exacerbated doubts in the 2016 campaign, worsening party divisions and further corroding public trust in the electoral process.

It is impossible to fix a problem without understanding its nature. To gather independent evidence about the quality of elections around the world, ...