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The Center for Election Science is a nonpartisan nonprofit that studies and advances better voting methods. We believe you deserve a vote that empowers you to impact the world you live in.

CES Updates
Our Commitment to You in a Time of Crisis
Aaron Hamlin
Mar. 18, 2020
Commentary & Analysis
Super Tuesday: Deep Voting Methods Dive
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Mar. 6, 2020
Commentary & Analysis
Two-Thirds of Democratic Voters Support Multiple ...
Caitlyn Alley Peña
Feb. 28, 2020
Commentary & Analysis
The Early 2020 Democratic Primary: Comparing Voting ...
Aaron Hamlin
Feb. 27, 2020
Commentary & Analysis
Approval Voting Advocacy: Not Just for Grown-Ups!
Caitlyn Alley Peña
Feb. 25, 2020
Voting Methods
Getting Proportional With Approval Voting
Aaron Hamlin
Jan. 9, 2020
Commentary & Analysis
Board Spotlight: Restoring Trust in Government
Aidan Mackenzie
Jan. 10, 2020
CES Updates
2019 Year in Review
Caitlyn Alley Peña
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