Feature
Reimagining Democracy 2026 Summer Reading List
Tova Wang, director of research projects in democratic practice at the Ash Center, shares her top picks for summer reads focused on making democracy more resilient, responsive, and inclusive.
Paper
Improving Election Administrator-News Media Relationships for Effective Election Coverage
This paper explores practical mechanisms for improving the relationship between election officials and news media to increase public confidence in the electoral process.
Amidst a time of growing distrust and widespread misinformation around elections in the United States, the relationship between election administrators and journalists is more important than ever.
Developing effective mechanisms for communication between these groups can help build public confidence in electoral processes—and, by extension, in democracy itself.
Drawing on interviews with election officials, reporters, and communications professionals experienced in media engagement, this paper outlines key insights and practical recommendations for election officials aiming to strengthen their relationships with the press and enhance trust in elections.
Paper
Building Capacity to Use Social Media: How Election Officials Can Leverage Content Creation to Provide Accurate Voter Information
As traditional news declines, content creators play a growing role as information sources. This paper proposes frameworks for effective collaboration between creators and election officials and offers recommendations for officials to develop their own social media content.
Additional Resource
Who’s in Charge of Congressional Elections?
This resource provides accessible, reliable information on constitutional history and the roles and responsibilities involved in administering congressional elections in the United States, with the goal of advancing civic understanding among government officials, media, civic organizations, and the American public.