Electoral Reform in the United States: A Book Event

In the midst of the political ugliness that has become part of our everyday reality, are there steps that can be taken to counter polarization and extremism—practical steps that are acceptable across the political spectrum? To answer that question, starting from the premise that the way our political processes are designed inevitably creates incentives for certain styles of politics and candidates, the Task Force on American Electoral Reform spent two years exploring alternative ideas for reforming key aspects of the US electoral process. The results of their work are presented in this essential book.

At this event, Edward B. Foley, Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law and Director of the Election Law Program at the Moritz College of Law, Ohio State University, will explore two critical questions:

1. To what extent do electoral institutions in the United States contribute to the overrepresentation of political extremism among officeholders?
2. What institutional reforms might counteract this overrepresentation, insofar as it exists?

The discussion will be moderated by Steven Huefner, Deputy Director of Election Law at Ohio State.

The event will conclude with a Q&A session.

Note: Lunchboxes will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.