The Issues

Fair elections are faced with multiple obstacles, from citizens being prevented from voting, to distortions through big money, to making sure the voting equipment we use is reliable, secure, and transparent. Here is an overview of the issues affecting our democratic process.

Voter SUppression

Voters are being disenfranchised in record numbers in recent years, as tactics for voter suppression have proliferated. The 2020 election revealed how hard party and state officials are working to undermine confidence in our electoral process. But the national mobilization against voter suppression is bigger than ever.

Money in Politics

Democracy means we have elections—not auctions. The influence of big money has grown considerably in the past decade, forcing candidates to listen to donors instead of voters. When politics is a rigged game, how can outsiders have a voice?

Election Technology

U.S. voting systems are insecure, outdated and overpriced due to a lack of oversight and regulation. While we want to have confidence in our election results, it is hard to have complete confidence because of this.