Federal Election Reform | Research and Publications
Learn more about election reform issues here. Below, we have linked to the work of the Brennan Center and others on federal election reform issues.
Brennan Center Publications on Federal Election Reform
Universal Voter Registration Policy Summary – A detailed policy proposal calling for federal action to move the country towards a modernized voter registration system. A system of universal registration would build on existing policies and innovations undertaken by state and local officials.
An Agenda for Election Reform – A memorandum that sets out a comprehensive election reform agenda for the 110th Congress, explaining the reasons for each policy reform. It is the product of years of research and experience by a variety of organizations and institutes focused on civil rights, voting rights, and civic participation.
An Agenda for Americas Voters: Election Reform in the 110th Congress – This federal election reform agenda is the product of years of research and experience by the civil rights, voting rights, civic participation, and progressive advocacy community.
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Corporate Campaign Spending: Giving Shareholders A Voice – This report represents the first of several proposed “fixes” to the damage done to American democracy by the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which allowed corporations and unions to spend freely to influence elections.
Renewing Democracy After Citizens United – A report addressing the looming flood of unlimited corporate political spending, and recommendations on long-term solutions to renew and strengthen American democracy. An innovative, impassioned reply to this conservative judicial activism can help revive civic energy.
Breaking Free With Fair Elections – A coalition publication supporting full public financing for congressional elections was released by the Brennan Center, Common Cause, Democracy Matters, Public Campaign, Public Citizen & U.S. PIRG.
Learn More About Election Reform Issues
Learn more about voting rights and election administration issues by clicking the links below. The Brennan Center has produced extensive research, analysis, commentary, litigation, testimony, and publications on election reform issues.