4. Trusted Elections and More Representative & Responsive Governance

Overview

Fair, credible, and trustworthy elections—whose results are respected by winners and losers alike— are the bedrock of a democratic society. Elections are made possible by a consensus on shared rules and a shared commitment to self-government, ensuring the predictable and peaceful transfer of power. Whether elected or appointed, government officials should serve the public trust on behalf of all Americans. Promoting fair, inclusive, transparent, and responsive governance ensures that Americans have confidence in the democratic system’s ability to co-create with citizens solutions to the most pressing problems of our time, while also addressing the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.

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January 18, 2023

The State of Elections | Part 2: Trust in Arizona Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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December 19, 2022

The State of Elections | Part 1: Trust in Georgia Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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May 18, 2022

Elections: A More Perfect Union

Free, fair, and secure elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Hosted at the George W. Bush Institute, Elections: A More Perfect Union features a series of conversations with thought leaders, election practitioners, analysts, and democracy experts on how elections work, why they matter, and how we maintain their continued integrity and credibility.

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The George W. Bush Institute

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Initiatives

The Safe and Fair Elections Pledge

We’ve joined Team Democracy to ask every elected official to acknowledge the essential cornerstones of our democracy: At a time when Americans and their political parties find little common ground, Team Democracy is carving out a safe, nonpartisan space in which elected officials, organizations, and everyday citizens can strengthen our national security by pledging themselves to democracy, safe and fair elections, and the rule of law. Join us as we pledge to rebuild confidence in our country, our political system, and the people elected to represent us.

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In Service of Our Democracy: Voting Trends and Civic Duty Among Military and Veteran Families

This Pulse Check explores the ways the military- and Veteran-affiliated families, who are registered to vote, plan to be civically engaged this election season.

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100+ American Leaders Sign Joint Statement for Trust in Elections

The U.S. Constitution begins with the powerful words, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union….” The people are at the core of the American experiment...

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President George W. Bush Speaks to the National Endowment for Democracy

President George W. Bush spoke on the 20th anniversary of the National Endowment for Democracy, elaborating on the foundation of the American democracy and the nation's fundamental values.

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The George W. Bush Institute

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Rep. Barbara Jordan on Her Belief in the Constitution

Barbara Jordan emphasized her trust in the Constitution.

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There is a bipartisan path forward on election and voter protections

If ever there was a need to repair the systems of our republic, protect access to the ballot box and strengthen our elections, that time is now.

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Nick Penniman

CEO, Issue One

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Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem

With their legislative agenda stymied, Democrats are hoping to take a crack at election reform. But the approach is largely misdirected and risks further undermining public confidence in eletions.

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Yuval Levin

Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies, AEI

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Bipartisan Support for the Safe and Fair Elections Pledge

Five top national security leaders talk about the current threat to American democracy and why Team Democracy's Safe and Fair Elections (SAFE) Pledge is necessary to protect our democracy.

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Rewatch Trust in Arizona Elections, Part 2 of The State of Elections Series

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Arizona on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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Rewatch Trust in Georgia Elections, Part 1 of The State of Elections Series

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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Panel Conversation: Audience Discussion

Brian Corley, Ben Ginsberg, Stephen Heintz, and Julietta Henry field questions from the More Perfect Community

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Panel Conversation: Our Elections Administration at Risk

Featuring Maggie Oliver, Joanna Lydgate, and Bill Gates. Moderated by Krys Boyd

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Panel Conversation: “Our Elections Today”

Moderated by Dr. Leah Wright Rigueur, Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University

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Over 100 Top Leaders & Veterans Issue Bipartisan Statement on Election Day Calling for America's Trust in Elections and Peaceful Transfer of Power

Today, more than 100 former U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, Governors, and White House officials from both parties and top-ranking military veterans have issued a powerful joint statement...

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November 4, 2024

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Opinion: Americans are fed up, candidates. Clean up your act

Secure voting and trusted election outcomes are among the "ideals fundamental to the successful functioning of democracy," say Paige Alexander and Gleaves Whitney.

Paige Alexander and Gleaves Whitney

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June 28, 2023

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For Midterms, America Amplified Will Use Community Engagement to Answer Questions About Voting

A new project from America Amplified seeks to give people the tools and information they need to vote.

PRESS RELEASE: For the Sake of American Democracy, Candidates Urged to Commit to Free & Fair Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power

Team Democracy and More Perfect are challenging candidates for public office to pledge themselves to the peaceful transfer of power.

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September 15, 2022

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Events

January 18, 2023

The State of Elections | Part 2: Trust in Arizona Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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December 19, 2022

The State of Elections | Part 1: Trust in Georgia Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

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Initiatives

The Safe and Fair Elections Pledge

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Trusted Elections and More Representative & Responsive Governance

Overview

Events

The State of Elections | Part 2: Trust in Arizona Elections

The State of Elections | Part 1: Trust in Georgia Elections

Elections: A More Perfect Union

Initiatives

The Safe and Fair Elections Pledge

Partners

David Carroll

Jeff Clements

Tiana Epps-Johnson

Yordanos Eyoel

Katie Fahey

Joshua Graham Lynn

Sam Oliker-Friedland

Nick Penniman

Wendy Weiser

Activity

In Service of Our Democracy: Voting Trends and Civic Duty Among Military and Veteran Families

100+ American Leaders Sign Joint Statement for Trust in Elections

President George W. Bush Speaks to the National Endowment for Democracy

Rep. Barbara Jordan on Her Belief in the Constitution

There is a bipartisan path forward on election and voter protections

Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem

Bipartisan Support for the Safe and Fair Elections Pledge

Rewatch Trust in Arizona Elections, Part 2 of The State of Elections Series

Rewatch Trust in Georgia Elections, Part 1 of The State of Elections Series

Panel Conversation: Audience Discussion

Panel Conversation: Our Elections Administration at Risk

Panel Conversation: “Our Elections Today”

Press

Over 100 Top Leaders & Veterans Issue Bipartisan Statement on Election Day Calling for America's Trust in Elections and Peaceful Transfer of Power

Opinion: Americans are fed up, candidates. Clean up your act

For Midterms, America Amplified Will Use Community Engagement to Answer Questions About Voting

PRESS RELEASE: For the Sake of American Democracy, Candidates Urged to Commit to Free & Fair Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power

Events

The State of Elections | Part 2: Trust in Arizona Elections

The State of Elections | Part 1: Trust in Georgia Elections

Initiatives

The Safe and Fair Elections Pledge