DOJ’s attempt to acquire state voter data, explained

George HW Bush delivering the State of the Union in 1990

How does Congress seat election winners?

Congressional seating is decided by the voters, and the system is built — through law, precedent, the courts, and democratic accountability — to make sure winners are seated.

September 29, 2026

  • Protecting Elections
  • Explainer
Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, DC

Speaking up from within the government

A practical guide to navigating speaking to reporters or the public while protecting yourself and respecting the law.

September 29, 2026

  • Stopping the Consolidation of Power
  • Toolkit
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Proportional representation, explained

Proportional representation is an electoral system that elects multiple representatives in each district in proportion to the number of people who vote for them where every voice is heard and earned.

September 24, 2026

  • Shaping the Democracy of Tomorrow
  • Explainer
Voters voting in separate voting booths

2026 state election calendars

Our 2026 election calendars map the whole sequence from before votes are cast through to final certification.

September 18, 2026

  • Protecting Elections
  • Toolkit
Fair maps sign at a protest in Missouri

What gerrymandering costs voters

Our new report quantifies the practical costs of the forever redistricting wars on American voters.

September 17, 2026

  • Shaping the Democracy of Tomorrow
  • Reports