Frequent and fair elections, open to all, are fundamental elements
of a democracy. The United States, through its local, state, and
national contests, holds more elections, more often, than any other
democracy in the world. But in recent years, there have been
troubling signs that our system of campaigns and elections has
become much more fragile than we had previously thought. More
specifically, in the past twenty years, campaigns have changed
profoundly: social media and viral messaging compete with
traditional media, races once considered local in nature have
become nationalized, Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance
law now encourage mega-donors, voters are more polarized, party
affiliation has waned, and the middle ideological ground has given
way to extremist language and voter rage. Twice in sixteen years we
have seen winning presidential candidates gaining fewer popular
votes than their opponents. The fundamental right of every citizen
to vote has been impeded by state legislatures demanding tighter
access, more identification, and accusations of voter fraud. And we
have faced the real threat of foreign influence in our national
elections. This book offers the most up-to-date examination of
campaigns and elections, including the challenges and opportunities
they present. It addresses fundamental questions about who votes in
American elections, how legislative districts are reapportioned and
why it matters, the realities of voter fraud, the pros and cons of
reforming the Electoral College, the impact of dark money on
campaigns, and the role of political consultants and specialists,
among other topics. Given the fragility of our election process,
what are the threats to a healthy American democracy? Do the
candidates with the most money always win? This is not simply a
book on how campaigns are run, but why campaigns and elections are
integral components of American democracy and how those fundamental
elements may be vulnerable to misuse.
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