Congressional Reform
Proportional Representation and Presidentialism Work Just Fine Together
Lee Drutman wrote about the viability of a multiparty presidential system in the U.S.
Wanted: A Few Reasonable People to Run for Congress
Lee Drutman wrote about the growing number of congressional retirements due to the increasing dysfunction and partisanship of Congress.
Where Have All the Local Candidates Gone?
Another casualty of our nationalized, polarized politics: There aren't enough candidates seeking local office outside the major metros.
There are Many Ways to Organize a House of Representatives. Not All Involve a Powerful Speaker.
Lee Drutman wrote about the history of how the House has been organized.
From Polarization to Pluralism: Harnessing Parties and Fusion Voting for a Healthier Democracy
This policy brief draws on a conference held at Stanford University in April 2023.
The Paradoxical Reason Republicans Win Elections Despite Unpopular Policies
Lee Drutman wrote about the Ostrogorski Paradox and how the introduction of more political parties may be a solution to the paradox.
GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker
Lee Drutman wrote about why far-right factions have gained influence and discussed the challenges of electing a House Speaker.
What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy
The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.
New Jersey Voters on Political Extremism, Political Parties, and Reforming the State’s Electoral System
Survey reveals voters understand that a rigid and polarized two-party system is undermining our democracy—and that it will not self-correct.
