The Preamble

The Preamble

My Proposal to Improve Elections in the United States

Honestly, I’m sick of it. And I know that most of you are too.

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Sharon McMahon
Jul 18, 2024
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Real question: Why are we persisting in using an electoral system that does not serve the needs or wishes of the citizens it’s supposed to serve?

I’ve identified eight reforms that I think would go a long way in making the system more fair.

1. Outlaw gerrymandering.

Gerrymandering is a form of government corruption, in which a political party draws voting …

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