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Through our books, case studies, journal articles, papers, and surveys, the Ash Center is home to some of the world’s most advanced research and publications on issues related to democratic governance and self-governance.

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Working Together to Strengthen US Elections

As state and local election officials navigate complex problems, what practical solutions can strengthen their work today and equip them for the challenges ahead? A recent piece in electionline Weekly highlights the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation’s Executive Session on Elections and Election Administration, bringing together a small, bipartisan group of state and local election officials, academics, and experts to develop innovative strategies for addressing the most pressing challenges in election administration.

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Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?
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Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

In Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?, Alexander Keyssar explores the institution’s origins and persistent survival despite widespread public opposition, showing how partisan interests and constitutional barriers have repeatedly derailed reform.

Getting Out the Intersectional Vote: Latinx Voters and Grassroots Power Building
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Getting Out the Intersectional Vote: Latinx Voters and Grassroots Power Building

The Ash Center hosted a conversation with Cristina Beltrán Ph.D., Associate Professor at New York University, and Antonio Arellano, Interim Executive Director of Jolt Action to explore the Latinx voter, the issues they support, and ways to engage this growing voting bloc.