‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard

‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard

There is growing support for electoral reform in the U.S. PeterSnow/Getty ImagesIn the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population. In an October 2025 poll, a slight majority said that radical change is needed to make life better in America, compare…