Austin American-Statesman’s Post

This article from Protect Democracy shares the following insights from Citizen Data’s recent poll: * 2/3 Americans wish they had more political parties to choose from * <1/2 feel closely represented by their congressperson, and two-thirds don’t feel represented by Congress as a whole * A majority of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents feel under-represented * Americans are quick to understand that the way we elect our representatives results in under-representation, and are therefore open to changing our electoral system *** Proportional representation would address these issues, and can be achieved through ranked choice voting. If the concept of proportional ranked choice voting is new to you, as it recently was to me, check out the helpful visualization and metaphor in this article!

Here's what to know before you head to the polls:

The first projections are in! Predictions show the Swiss People’s Party is up 3.4 percentage points and the Greens are down by -4.1 percentage points. Currently, voter turnout is recorded at 46.5%. Keep up with the latest results 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaxbmGpj (Results calculated with a /- 2% margin of error) https://lnkd.in/eaxbmGpj

The IEC is all set and ready for the final voter registration weekend. Read our latest article on voter registration strategies and why your vote matters. Read it here: https://loom.ly/g2NRlv0

💡Interesting to see how the Multilevel Regression and Post-stratification (MRP) method will shape the upcoming UK election forecasts! MRP uses national polling data combined with demographic and geographic info to predict outcomes at a local level. This method has proven to offer more precise and reliable insights compared to traditional polling techniques. Its detailed, constituency-specific approach captures the diverse and nuanced voter behavior across different regions.

🗳️ This year’s US presidential primaries will determine who may end up leading the country come January 2025 & what autocratic threats American democracy may face. Read ASD experts’ recommendations on what to watch during the US presidential primaries: https://bit.ly/48DXMO5

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Our May 2024 Verified Voter Omnibus is fresh off the press! 🇺🇸 Download the topline and crosstabs straight off our website. A few things you could learn include... 1️⃣ Where Trump and Biden stand on a head to head ballot AND a ballot with third parties 2️⃣ Whether most GOP and GOP leaning Independents are Trump-first or party-first 3️⃣ Voter approval or disapproval of Biden overall AND Biden's performance when it comes to the economy, immigration, and foreign policy 4️⃣ What the top issue is facing our country, according to voters #polling #politics #election2024 #voters #trump #biden #insights https://lnkd.in/eNXis8DX 

Read my piece on how the electoral buzz gets the Nifty50 'high'

Understanding Electoral Bonds: A Critical Analysis https://lnkd.in/dtfiKF98