Policy Briefs

An open primary is one in which all voters can participate, regardless of partisan registration, including in states that do not register voters by party. A nonpartisan primary, also known as a jungle primary, is one in which all candidates participate in the same primary and the top candidates advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation, though party labels may still appear on the ballot.

An 11 point overview of the benefits of an independent redistricting commission.

Now, with concerns about political violence on the rise, a disturbing new possibility arises: not international terrorism incidentally falling on a local off-cycle election day, but deliberate politically motivated violence targeting polling places, counting centers, or other critical infrastructure on our most critical of election days: a presidential contest. Hopefully, the 2024 election will encounter no such problems. But local, state, and federal officials should be broadly familiar with the applicable laws. To that end, this resource offers both an explanation of the relevant federal law and a general overview of common state provisions.

American voters believe that the American Dream has become less attainable, with 66% saying the American Dream has become less attainable.

Rainey Center conducted survey research to help understand how voters feel about artificial intelligence and what, if any, regulatory approach they would support. We find that voters have deep concerns about a number of aspects of artificial intelligence developments and support an active public sector approach to regulation, rather than embracing a hands off approach.‍We find that voters are both concerned about the national security and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Voters are worried about the possibility that artificial intelligence is used by foreign adversaries but are also concerned that artificial intelligence will disrupt American society in worrying ways, such as the advent of “AI boyfriends” and “AI girlfriends.”