We are an alliance of political reformers and policy researchers committed to improving democratic institutions in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. We advocate for a political system that will create a healthy economy, good jobs, access to health care and quality schools.
Recent elections have revealed glaring faults in election administration systems across the country. Oversight of election authorities must be strengthened to ensure they are nonpartisan in their administration, while promoting full participation in our electoral process.
Requiring voters in Minnesota to use additional government-issued identification, as proposed by a recent Minnesota Majority report, would not detract felons from voting.
According to Gavel Grab, a proposal to shield Minnesota judges from the influence of big-money politics in elections has drawn opposition from leaders of a group called the Minnesota Tea Party Patriots. A bipartisan group of reformers is supporting a…
Common Cause Minnesota and Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota released a report last week refuting claims made by the Center of the American Experiment about the 2008 US…
According to ElectionlineWeekly, Dan Tokaji, associate professor of law at Ohio State University, argues election administration reform efforts should shift from the rules governing elections to the institutions that govern them…
Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
Midwest a hotspot for census, redistricting efforts Participation crucial to full and…
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
Midwest reform groups urge President Obama to support federal public financing legislation
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Midwest Open Government Project - 2009
New study finds five Midwestern states have dim sunshine laws Clouded…
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A Citizen’s Guide to Redistricting - 2008
New guide brings redistricting out into the open
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Pension overhaul treats lawmakers, other state workers differently
Many reactions follow Arizona ruling
As some states close highway rest stops, others see roadside revenue
Brennan Center Democracy Program
Citizen Advocacy Center Government Monitoring
George Mason University United States Elections Project