Center for Ballot Freedom
@centerforballotfreedom.org
America’s political system is broken. We are a cross-partisan nonprofit project that aims to protect and strengthen American democracy by reviving #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ Learn more: https://centerforballotfreedom.org/
In Michigan, the high point of the Greenback movement came in 1882, when Josiah Begole, a Fusionist candidate supported by both the Greenbackers and the Democrats, was elected governor.
February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In Michigan, the high point of the Greenback movement came in 1882, when Josiah Begole, a Fusionist candidate supported by both the Greenbackers and the Democrats, was elected governor.
Abolitionist #ThirdParties like the Liberty Party used #FusionVoting to amplify their opposition to slavery, forming alliances with groups like the Free Soil & Anti-Nebraska parties. By organizing citizens with shared values, they made anti-slavery politics more visible and influential in elections.
February 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Abolitionist #ThirdParties like the Liberty Party used #FusionVoting to amplify their opposition to slavery, forming alliances with groups like the Free Soil & Anti-Nebraska parties. By organizing citizens with shared values, they made anti-slavery politics more visible and influential in elections.
A majority of voters, especially independents, say more choices are needed beyond Democrats and Republicans, highlighting a widening demand for alternatives like fusion voting to expand political representation. cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher...
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A majority of voters, especially independents, say more choices are needed beyond Democrats and Republicans, highlighting a widening demand for alternatives like fusion voting to expand political representation. cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher...
This Presidents Day, let’s honor the legacy of our leaders by strengthening democracy. Fusion voting gives voters more choices and fosters a vibrant multi-party system—just what the Founders would’ve wanted. 🇺🇸 #PresidentsDay #FusionVoting
February 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This Presidents Day, let’s honor the legacy of our leaders by strengthening democracy. Fusion voting gives voters more choices and fosters a vibrant multi-party system—just what the Founders would’ve wanted. 🇺🇸 #PresidentsDay #FusionVoting
Roses are red, violets are blue, with fusion voting, we all win too! 💌 This Valentine’s Day, let’s show love for democracy and work toward a vibrant, multi-party system. ❤️ #FusionVoting #ValentinesDay
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue, with fusion voting, we all win too! 💌 This Valentine’s Day, let’s show love for democracy and work toward a vibrant, multi-party system. ❤️ #FusionVoting #ValentinesDay
With fusion voting, you're never alone—it's the heartbeat 💗 of a democracy that unites us, amplifies your voice, and brings us closer together. More choices, more love, more unity. 💕🥰 #FusionVoting
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
With fusion voting, you're never alone—it's the heartbeat 💗 of a democracy that unites us, amplifies your voice, and brings us closer together. More choices, more love, more unity. 💕🥰 #FusionVoting
We’ve got to promote alternatives. Fusion voting offers an effective way to bring third-party voices into the conversation — and, hopefully, shape and influence it in a positive way.
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We’ve got to promote alternatives. Fusion voting offers an effective way to bring third-party voices into the conversation — and, hopefully, shape and influence it in a positive way.
🎙️Episode 14 of This Old Democracy: @msifry.bsky.social talks w/ @jefftimmer.bsky.social on why Trump accelerated a deeper rot, why 2026 & 2028 risk intimidation over fraud, and how fusion voting can let voters protest without wasting their vote.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
🎙️Episode 14 of This Old Democracy: @msifry.bsky.social talks w/ @jefftimmer.bsky.social on why Trump accelerated a deeper rot, why 2026 & 2028 risk intimidation over fraud, and how fusion voting can let voters protest without wasting their vote.
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
There should be more than two parties. Fusion voting helps get us there — letting voters support third parties without wasting their vote, and helping candidates understand where their support comes from so policy reflects real constituencies. @politicsprof.bsky.social @harvardash.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
There should be more than two parties. Fusion voting helps get us there — letting voters support third parties without wasting their vote, and helping candidates understand where their support comes from so policy reflects real constituencies. @politicsprof.bsky.social @harvardash.bsky.social
Philanthropy folks, this one’s for you: On Episode 13 of This Old Democracy, Micah Sifry and Daniel Stid dive into what foundations get right—and wrong—when trying to “fix” democracy.
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🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Philanthropy folks, this one’s for you: On Episode 13 of This Old Democracy, Micah Sifry and Daniel Stid dive into what foundations get right—and wrong—when trying to “fix” democracy.
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
Sign up to stay informed about The Center for Ballot Freedom — get the latest news on fusion voting and how we’re working to reduce the ruinous, extreme polarization baked into our two-party system, and replace it with a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Sign up to stay informed about The Center for Ballot Freedom — get the latest news on fusion voting and how we’re working to reduce the ruinous, extreme polarization baked into our two-party system, and replace it with a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
Guess what just went live last week? Our latest #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode — streaming everywhere now. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
February 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Guess what just went live last week? Our latest #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode — streaming everywhere now. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
Stay connected with The Center for Ballot Freedom! Sign up to get the latest updates on fusion voting and how we’re working to reduce extreme partisan polarization — and replace our two-party system with a healthier, more vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
February 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Stay connected with The Center for Ballot Freedom! Sign up to get the latest updates on fusion voting and how we’re working to reduce extreme partisan polarization — and replace our two-party system with a healthier, more vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
Episode 12 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Daniel Schlozman on why America’s parties have become “hollow shells”—top-heavy, weakly rooted, and disconnected from real civic life. Smart, skeptical, essential listening. 🗳️
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Episode 12 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Daniel Schlozman on why America’s parties have become “hollow shells”—top-heavy, weakly rooted, and disconnected from real civic life. Smart, skeptical, essential listening. 🗳️
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
Sign up to receive updates on our work, the latest news on fusion voting, and how we’re reducing the extreme, ruinous polarization of the two-party system — and helping build a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sign up to receive updates on our work, the latest news on fusion voting, and how we’re reducing the extreme, ruinous polarization of the two-party system — and helping build a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
The principle that stands out most is equal protection — major parties shouldn’t squeeze out third-party voices, and independent voters shouldn’t be shut out by a two-party system.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The principle that stands out most is equal protection — major parties shouldn’t squeeze out third-party voices, and independent voters shouldn’t be shut out by a two-party system.
Get the latest updates on fusion voting and learn how we’re working to reduce the extreme, ruinous polarization baked into our two-party system — and replace it with a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy where more voices truly count.
centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Get the latest updates on fusion voting and learn how we’re working to reduce the extreme, ruinous polarization baked into our two-party system — and replace it with a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy where more voices truly count.
centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
Where does opposition to fusion voting come from? Mostly the two major parties, who see it as a threat to their power, even though power belongs to the people, not the parties or their chairs, but the citizens.
February 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Where does opposition to fusion voting come from? Mostly the two major parties, who see it as a threat to their power, even though power belongs to the people, not the parties or their chairs, but the citizens.
Stay connected with The Center for Ballot Freedom! Sign up to receive updates on fusion voting, our latest work, and how we’re reducing extreme partisan polarization by moving beyond the two-party system toward a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Stay connected with The Center for Ballot Freedom! Sign up to receive updates on fusion voting, our latest work, and how we’re reducing extreme partisan polarization by moving beyond the two-party system toward a healthy, vibrant multi-party democracy. centerforballotfreedom.org/the-ticket/
In our current system, you’re often stuck choosing between Democrats and Republicans — even when neither fully reflects your views. Fusion voting offers a better path. Used in NY and CT, it lets parties cross-endorse candidates, empowering voters to influence major parties without being spoilers.
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
In our current system, you’re often stuck choosing between Democrats and Republicans — even when neither fully reflects your views. Fusion voting offers a better path. Used in NY and CT, it lets parties cross-endorse candidates, empowering voters to influence major parties without being spoilers.
The wait is over — our newest #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode is live! @msifry.bsky.social and @andycraig.bsky.social go deep on democracy reform. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
January 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The wait is over — our newest #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode is live! @msifry.bsky.social and @andycraig.bsky.social go deep on democracy reform. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
📸 Amazing turnout at the “Parties, Power & Possibility” Fusion Voting Conference in Madison! Scholars, civic leaders, and advocates came together to explore how bringing back fusion voting could expand voter choice, strengthen coalitions, and breathe new life into Wisconsin democracy. 🇺🇸🗳️
January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
📸 Amazing turnout at the “Parties, Power & Possibility” Fusion Voting Conference in Madison! Scholars, civic leaders, and advocates came together to explore how bringing back fusion voting could expand voter choice, strengthen coalitions, and breathe new life into Wisconsin democracy. 🇺🇸🗳️
🎧 Just dropped: the latest episode of our podcast #ThisOldDemocracy! @msifry.bsky.social talks to @andycraig.bsky.social. Give it a listen now. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
January 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🎧 Just dropped: the latest episode of our podcast #ThisOldDemocracy! @msifry.bsky.social talks to @andycraig.bsky.social. Give it a listen now. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
Fusion allowed candidates to appear on multiple party ballots, strengthening minority voices and fostering broader coalitions that challenged the rigid two-party system. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Fusion allowed candidates to appear on multiple party ballots, strengthening minority voices and fostering broader coalitions that challenged the rigid two-party system. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Fusion voting is simple: it lets citizens form new parties without wasting votes or playing spoiler. Minor parties can cross-nominate candidates also backed by major parties, expanding choice without splitting the vote. @lwvnj.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Fusion voting is simple: it lets citizens form new parties without wasting votes or playing spoiler. Minor parties can cross-nominate candidates also backed by major parties, expanding choice without splitting the vote. @lwvnj.bsky.social