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The Welcome Democracy Institute works to strengthen American democracy by encouraging pragmatic political leadership, solutions-oriented leadership and independent political participation through research, convenings, strategic communication and voter engagement.

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The Final Stretch
The Final Stretch

The Congressional Competitiveness Index (CCI) is back for a third round following the release of the Q3 FEC reports, and a lot has happened since our last quarterly release. As we near the final stretch, parties are putting more districts online, resulting in far fewer democracy deserts.

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Congressional Competitiveness Index (CCI)

The CCI is a new and expanded report that builds on the “Conceding Democracy” series, which analyzes the races across the country where the parties aren’t seriously competing.

RESEARCH FOR A STRONGER DEMOCRACY

Our mission is to support charitable and educational activities that promote centrist solutions to challenges in local, state and federal policy, as well as enhance voter participation.

Our research programs focus on understanding voters' attitudes toward democracy, civic participation, and how participation influences policy issues. We believe that informed citizens are essential for a healthier democracy.

We act as your hub for centrist solutions and informed voter participation.