Restoring Confidence in American Elections
Restoring Confidence in American Elections
The institution of American elections, a foundation of the US system of governance, is under unprecedented assault, with one-third of the population questioning the reliability of election results. To better understand this situation, the authors of this paper explore the historical reasons and current myths that form the basis for the polarized views Americans hold today about voting. It also analyzes where common ground might be found bring them together.