Kristin Eberhard

Becoming a Democracy

Kristin Eberhard is a researcher, writer, speaker, lawyer and policy analyst. She is the author of the book, Becoming a Democracy: How We Can Fix the Electoral College, Gerrymandering, and Our Elections. She is known as a leading expert on electoral reform in the Pacific Northwest, and is considered an authority on proportional representation as well as carbon pricing.

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Kristin's Articles — page 3

The State-Winner-Take-All Electoral College Distorts The Will of American Voters

The president should be the candidate who wins the most votes.

Jan 7, 2021

January 7, 2021

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
A Top-Four Primary Would Give Voters More Choices

When two Democrats proceed to the general election in a top-two primary, conservative voters don't have options.

Dec 28, 2020

December 28, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/zanegustafson/

Senior Research Associate
Small States Aren’t Actually Protected by the Electoral College

It gives outsized power to big, battleground states. Safe states, big and small, are just spectators.

Dec 11, 2020

December 11, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
Afraid Cities Would Rule with a National Popular Vote? Don’t Be.

Only 20 percent of Americans live in big cities, so that's not a winning path to the White House.

Nov 24, 2020

November 24, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
Portland Might Have Elected A New Mayor With Ranked Choice Voting

Ted Wheeler’s opposition split between two other candidates.

Nov 19, 2020

November 19, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/hayatnorimine/
New Book! Sightline’s Guide to US Democracy Fixes

Where do we go from here? Ten proven, actionable solutions for US democracy.

Nov 18, 2020

November 18, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
2020’s Elections Show Cities and States Leading on Democracy Reform

Voters passed national popular vote in Colorado, campaign contribution limits in Oregon, ranked choice voting in Alaska, and more.

Nov 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/hayatnorimine/
15,336 North Carolina Voters Can Act Now to Make Their Vote Count

Voters can cure missing witness information or other problems with their absentee ballots and make their voice heard.

Nov 3, 2020

November 3, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
Racial Bias in North Carolina’s Absentee Ballot Witness Requirement

Some counties overcome the cumbersome state requirement with voter education. Others don't.

Nov 2, 2020

November 2, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/
6 Things You Can Do Right Now To Secure This Election

US democracy may be in the balance. You can help.

Sep 24, 2020

September 24, 2020

Kristin Eberhard

https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/

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