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Will the Utah Senate Race Break the Partisan Doom Loop?

Until the late 1800s, minor parties throughout the country would frequently partner or “fuse” with major parties, endorsing the same candidate to build a majority coalition. In casting a ballot for that candidate, voters would specify which of the endorsing parties they supported. This system allowed voters to support candidates with a realistic chance of winning, while also highlighting to their candidate (and political class writ large) their support for the minor party platform.

New America

How to Strengthen American Democracy and Fight Back Against Illiberal Authoritarianism by Rebuilding the Center

American democracy is facing three existential threats: hyper-partisan polarization, the illiberal authoritarian takeover of one of our two major parties, and deep distrust in our institutions of government ... Under fusion balloting, a Center Party could form, and choose to endorse either of the Democrat or Republican congressional candidates—whichever candidate it views as more moderate and more committed to the rule of law.