Voting 101 – How We Choose Who’s in Charge

Understand how elections actually turn your vote into representation, from start to finish.

We’ll break down the basics of how our voting systems work from the traditional “winner-take-all” elections to ranked choice, proportional voting, and what gerrymandering really means. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how these systems shape our democracy, who ends up in power, and what reforms could make elections fairer and more representative in our country.