How does the quality of US elections compare globally?

Here’s a mini-Vlog lecture briefing ahead of the 2022 November mid-terms.

Key points:

• There is a long history of problems with US elections dating back to the foundation of the Republic.
• The US is middle ranking when compared internationally – and 16th amongst the Americas.
• Electoral Integrity Project data shows that problems are the greatest with electoral districting, voter registration and laws
• The conduct of parties/candidates – alongside media reporting will be critical in 2022. The results process is robust – but misinformation and false claims can quickly undermine confidence.

These resources might be useful:

• https://www.electoralintegrityproject.com/peius2020
• Pippa Norris’ book on Electoral Integrity in America: https://academic.oup.com/book/9026?login=false
• My book on the political history of US election administration: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1057/9781137035097