This book belongs on the shelves of scholars and policymakers alike as Ritter and Tollbert provide a great service to all those seeking to increase participation and equity in American democracy. They show how voting rules matter, yet with important nuances tied to geography and demography. Although one size may not fit all, we learn which changes matter the most DL and how important it will be to build on their work with ongoing evaluation of how best to live up to the ideal of government of, by, and for the people.
Michael Ritter is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Washington State University.
Caroline J. Tolbert is Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa.