The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) held Electoral Reform and the Future of American Politics with Larry Diamond, Edward Foley, Richard Pildes, and Brandice Canes-Wrone on November 5, 2025, from 10:00-11:20 a.m. PT. This was a timely discussion on how to counter polarization and extremism in American political life. Drawing on two years of work by the Task Force on American Electoral Reform, the panel explores practical, cross-partisan ideas for redesigning key elements of the US electoral system. This webinar examines how structural reforms can shift political incentives and foster a healthier democratic process.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Hoover Institution Center for Revitalizing American Institutions webinar series, Reimagining American Institution, features speakers who are developing innovative ideas, conducting groundbreaking research, and taking important actions to improve trust and efficacy in American institutions. Speaker expertise and topics span governmental institutions, civic organizations and practice, and the role of public opinion and culture in shaping our democracy. The webinar series builds awareness about how we can individually and collectively revitalize American institutions to ensure our country’s democracy delivers on its promise.
Watch previous sessions:
– Session 1: https://youtu.be/hcCTs9v9Q7Q
– Session 2: https://youtu.be/ShuJZ-ypP54
– Session 3: https://youtu.be/SM_vJOjYd_Q
– Session 4: https://youtu.be/StUFgJnxSgE
– Session 5: https://youtu.be/HDX9gWSWAwI
– Session 6: https://youtu.be/TYCly7R8XAw
– Session 7: https://youtu.be/QPdqkaUFUf4
– Session 8: https://youtu.be/0ZW6CtaO3fs
– Session 9: https://youtu.be/y7ZplfxIYZo
For more information on future events, visit: https://www.hoover.org/reimagining-american-institutions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=RAI_youtube
