How to Read the 2026 Midterms: Five Numbers We’re Watching on Election Night
Five experts from New America’s Political Reform program offer five indicators that could reveal where American politics goes next.
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As the 2026 Midterms Approach, the Congressional Gerontocracy Continues
Candidates could move the needle slightly on the age divide. But reliably bringing younger voices into Congress will require structural change.
What Young Americans Want Out of Politics: More Parties, More Pathways
Three young leaders share what energizes them about politics: more parties and more ways to get involved.
New Survey Finds Broad Support for Proportional Representation
A new poll by New America and Fix Our House shows Americans support the principles of proportional representation.
Mitch McConnell’s Absence from the US Senate Reignites Debate About Age Limits
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in ABC News Australia on America's geronto…
As Congress Ages, Experts Debate the Risks of America’s Political ‘Gerontocracy’
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in Northeastern Global News on the benefits and drawbacks of incum…
Why Are American Politicians So Old?
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in The Dispatch on the issue of gerontocracy in American politics.
Letters
Oscar Pocasangre's letter responding to Samuel Moyn's essay on gerontocracy was published in Harper's Magazine.
House Minority Representation Under List-PR
Oscar Pocasangre published a draft of a paper looking at minority representation under different proportional representation models.
Low Awareness, Strong Appetite: New Polling on Ballot Initiative Access in 10 Non-Initiative States
A new survey commissioned by Political Reform suggests a key barrier to adopting a ballot initiative process is a lack of awareness.
Mixed-Member Proportional Representation and the U.S. House of Representatives
A new paper published in Political Research Quarterly by Oscar Pocasangre, Alex Keena, and Natasha Romero-Moskala co…
Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in the Associated Press on why Trump is appealing to the older electorate.
Latino Voices: Realizing America’s Pluralistic Future
New America hosted a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to honor the power, diversity, and leadership of Latino communities.
No Country for Young Politicians—and How To Fix That
Oscar Pocasangre wrote for Fulcrum on how the United State's winner-take-all electoral system prevents young people from party organizing.