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Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, greets a supporter on July 25, 2026, in Bangor. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

August 20, 2026

Why working‑class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University and Nicholas Carnes, Duke University

Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.

The future is (probably) female. Julio Cesar Aguilar and Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images

May 31, 2024

Mexico poised to elect first female president: 3 essential reads on landmark vote

Matt Williams, The Conversation

Electoral violence has marred the run-up to the June 2 vote. But despite fears over personal safety, support for democracy endures.

Protesters in El Salvador declare ‘Yes to democracy. No to authoritarianism’ during a demonstration on Jan. 14, 2024. PHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images

February 13, 2024

In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean

Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University; Elizabeth J. Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University, and Luke Plutowski, Vanderbilt University

A survey of people across 24 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean found widespread concern over the economy and crime.

Armed Salvadoran soldiers, following presidential orders, surrounded lawmakers in 2020. AP Photo/Salvador Melendez

March 8, 2022

Support for democracy is waning across the Americas

Elizabeth J. Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University and Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University

For the commitment to democracy to regain strength across the Americas, citizens need to become more confident in the integrity of their elections and their elected officials.

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