For Kristy Kuna, becoming a poll worker began as an assignment for The Policy Circle’s Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program during the 2022 midterm elections. She had never served as a poll worker and didn’t know what to expect. Several elections later,...
Being an informed voter starts with asking good questions. Who are these candidates? What does this office actually do? What would this ballot measure change? Who supports these candidates, and why? Even for engaged voters, there may be more on the ballot than...
Every ten years, states redraw congressional and legislative district boundaries to reflect population changes. Understanding how redistricting works helps explain who represents a community, how electoral districts change, and why map-drawing disputes frequently...
As Americans prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, several major Supreme Court cases are still awaiting decisions. These cases address issues ranging from election law and congressional redistricting to birthright citizenship, digital privacy, and presidential...
For many Americans, Election Day in November feels like the most important moment in the electoral process. But long before general election ballots are cast, primary elections often determine which candidates and policy priorities gain momentum. Understanding open...
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE America Act, has recently become a focus of debate in Washington. The legislation passed the House of Representatives in February and is now in the Senate. Debate intensified recently after President...
