Reflective Democracy Campaign

Investigates and disrupts the demographics of power in the United States

Democracy Facts:

Democracy, Emerging

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For centuries, American democracy betrayed its promise, excluding the voices of women and people of color. Since 2014, we’ve been tracking the emergence of a truly reflective democracy, as voters bring change to an unjust system.

Democracy, Emerging

Across the country, white men are 30% of the population.

Since 2014, their share of state legislature seats dropped from 65% to 56%

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Democracy, Emerging

In 2014, Alaska’s state legislature was 91% white. Today, more than 23% of its state legislators are people of color.

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Since 2014, women of color have increased their share of state legislature seats in every election.

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From changes in city leadership to shifts in state legislatures across the map, the emergence of reflective democracy is undeniable.

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The Rise of Women of Color
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Mapping Black Representation During A Turbulent Era
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Confronting the Demographics of Power: America’s Cities