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.
Electoral Reform
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.
The U.S. House has Sailed into Dangerously Uncharted Territory. There’s No Going Back.
Lee Drutman wrote about patterns in the House of Representatives, illustrated through graphs, and where we are now.
How I Updated my Views on Ranked Choice Voting
Lee Drutman writes about his updated views on ranked choice voting.
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.
Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?
Lee Drutman wrote about the evolving landscape of American politics and the shifting demographics in congressional districts.
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.