| 1 |
Use of proportional representation |
Fair representation, Voter Choice |
Netherlands |
1917 |
| 2 |
Ranked choice voting |
Reducing wasted votes, Majority support |
Australia |
1918 |
| 3 |
Mandatory voting laws |
Increased voter turnout, Civic duty |
Australia |
1924 |
| 4 |
Independent electoral commissions |
Non-partisan oversight, Fair administration |
Canada |
1920 |
| 5 |
Transparency in campaign financing |
Accountability, Equal opportunity |
United States |
2002 |
| 6 |
Electronic voting systems |
Efficiency, Accessibility |
Brazil |
2000 |
| 7 |
Voter education programs |
Informed electorate, Civic engagement |
South Africa |
1994 |
| 8 |
Use of limit on campaign spending |
Fair competition, Equity |
France |
1995 |
| 9 |
Automatic voter registration |
Increased participation, Accessibility |
Sweden |
2016 |
| 10 |
Deliberative polling |
Informed decision-making, Public engagement |
United States |
1996 |
| 11 |
Proportional allocation of electoral districts |
Fair representation, Equity |
Germany |
1949 |
| 12 |
Restrictions on gerrymandering |
Fair representation, Non-partisanship |
United States |
Various States 2020 |
| 13 |
Universal suffrage |
Equal voting rights, Civic participation |
Various Countries |
20th Century |
| 14 |
Multi-member districts |
Enhanced representation, Voter choice |
New Zealand |
1993 |
| 15 |
Election day as a public holiday |
Increased turnout, Accessibility |
United Kingdom |
2000 |
| 16 |
Use of mail-in ballots |
Accessibility, Voter convenience |
California, USA |
2016 |
| 17 |
Public financing of campaigns |
Level playing field, Reduced influence of money |
Publicly Funded States |
Various States |
| 18 |
Outlawing discriminatory voter ID laws |
Equity, Access |
Various Countries |
2010 |
| 19 |
Online voter registration |
Convenience, Accessibility |
Various States, USA |
2010 |
| 20 |
Post-election audits |
Election integrity, Trust in democratic processes |
Various States, USA |
2004 |
| 21 |
Non-partisan redistricting commissions |
Fair representation, Non-partisan oversight |
California |
2008 |
| 22 |
Civic technology initiatives |
Informed citizenship, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2015 |
| 23 |
Accessible voting locations for disabled |
Equity, Access |
Various Countries |
1990 |
| 24 |
Public debates for candidates |
Transparency, Informed choices |
Various Countries |
1980s |
| 25 |
Voting assistance programs |
Accessibility, Equity |
Various States, USA |
2010 |
| 26 |
International electoral observation |
Transparency, Integrity |
Various Countries |
2000 |
| 27 |
Voting by expatriates |
Inclusivity, Participation |
New Zealand |
2002 |
| 28 |
Ballot initiative processes |
Direct democracy, Voter influence |
California, USA |
1911 |
| 29 |
Clear and informative ballot design |
Voter understanding, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2005 |
| 30 |
Training for election officials |
Professionalism, Fair administration |
Various Countries |
1998 |
| 31 |
Use of technology for voter verification |
Integrity, Security |
India |
2013 |
| 32 |
Incorporating indigenous voices in electoral processes |
Inclusivity, Cultural significance |
Canada |
2015 |
| 33 |
Publicly available election data |
Transparency, Research |
United States |
2005 |
| 34 |
Ballot anonymity protection |
Voter freedom, Privacy |
Various Countries |
Various Years |
| 35 |
Use of electronic poll books |
Efficiency, Streamlined processes |
Florida, USA |
2012 |
| 36 |
Runoff elections when no clear majority is reached |
Majority rule, Fair outcome |
France |
1962 |
| 37 |
Reducing voting complexity |
Voter clarity, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 38 |
Use of informed consent prior to voting |
Informed electorate, Ethical practices |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 39 |
Election system simulations |
Forecast accuracy, Planning |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 40 |
Expanding mail-in voting options |
Accessibility, Convenience |
COVID-19 Era, USA |
2020 |
| 41 |
Funding for civic education programs |
Informed citizenship, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2017 |
| 42 |
Use of biometric voting technology |
Security, Integrity |
Ethiopia |
2015 |
| 43 |
Real-time election monitoring systems |
Transparency, Integrity |
Philippines |
2007 |
| 44 |
Civic engagement workshops |
Public participation, Democracy |
Australia |
2018 |
| 45 |
Election timeline transparency |
Voter awareness, Trust |
Different States, USA |
2018 |
| 46 |
Flexibility in voting hours |
Accessibility, Convenience |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 47 |
Assessment reports post-elections |
Transparency, Improvement |
Various States, USA |
1980s |
| 48 |
Reflection of minority groups in electoral bodies |
Inclusivity, Representation |
South Africa |
1994 |
| 49 |
Public forums for electoral candidates |
Civic engagement, Transparency |
Various Countries |
2015 |
| 50 |
Limiting outside influence on electoral processes |
Integrity, Fairness |
Germany |
2003 |
| 51 |
Accessible election materials in multiple languages |
Equity, Voter accessibility |
Various Countries |
2005 |
| 52 |
Sophisticated voter outreach programs |
Engagement, Participation |
Various States, USA |
2021 |
| 53 |
Civic tech for transparency and advocacy |
Informed citizenship, Citizen participation |
Various Countries |
2016 |
| 54 |
Decoupling party funding from votes |
Fair representation, Accountability |
Germany |
2009 |
| 55 |
Promoting civic duty through campaigns |
Engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 56 |
Decentralized voting systems |
Security, Transparency |
Switzerland |
2020 |
| 57 |
Education on the electoral process for youth |
Civic knowledge, Future participation |
Various Countries |
2011 |
| 58 |
Accessible voter registration sites |
Equity, Accessibility |
Various States, USA |
2008 |
| 59 |
Incorporating technology for voter outreach |
Modern engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 60 |
Robust trust-building initiatives post-elections |
Public confidence, Democracy |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 61 |
Institutional support for civic organizations |
Community engagement, Support |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 62 |
Regular voter surveys for feedback |
Voter engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2015 |
| 63 |
Promotion of civic rights and responsibilities |
Informed citizenship, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 64 |
Active measures against misinformation during elections |
Integrity, Trust |
United States |
2016 |
| 65 |
Public discussions on electoral reform |
Civic engagement, Transparency |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 66 |
Involvement of youth in election observation |
Civic engagement, Future leaders |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 67 |
Support for marginalized voting populations |
Equity, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 68 |
Reformation of outdated voting laws |
Modernization, Fairness |
United Kingdom |
2016 |
| 69 |
Promotion of electoral system understanding |
Civic knowledge, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 70 |
Emphasis on mental health resources for voters |
Voter support, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 71 |
Multi-stakeholder discussions on voting systems |
Collaboration, Design |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 72 |
Promotion of digital literacy for voting |
Informed choices, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 73 |
Implementation of crisis management in elections |
Preparedness, Integrity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 74 |
Community-driven electoral transformation |
Local engagement, Empowerment |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 75 |
Independent review panels for election outcomes |
Transparency, Trust |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 76 |
Preparation of electoral workers training programs |
Professionalism, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 77 |
Engagement through social media platforms |
Digital outreach, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 78 |
Proactive measures for election security |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 79 |
Utilization of public art to promote elections |
Engagement, Civic pride |
Various Cities |
2015 |
| 80 |
Voting process simplification |
Accessibility, Clarity |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 81 |
Peer comparison research on voting systems |
Knowledge-driven changes, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 82 |
Outreach strategies for minority voters |
Equity, Representation |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 83 |
Voter participation drives |
Engagement, Informed electorate |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 84 |
Crowdsourcing electoral feedback |
Community engagement, Transparency |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 85 |
Continued support for electoral innovation |
Adaptability, Modernization |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 86 |
Active discussions on electoral biases |
Awareness, Transparency |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 87 |
Collaborations between academic institutions and electoral bodies |
Research, Support |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 88 |
Evaluation of election-day experiences by voters |
Improvement, Engagement |
Various States, USA |
2021 |
| 89 |
Leveraging technology for engagement analytics |
Data-driven decisions, Improvements |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 90 |
Election process transparency reports |
Accountability, Trust |
Various States, USA |
2019 |
| 91 |
Inclusion of disabled citizens in voting processes |
Equity, Accessibility |
Various States, USA |
2020 |
| 92 |
Promotion of vote counting transparency |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 93 |
Educating voters on rights |
Voter empowerment, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 94 |
Research partnerships for electoral studies |
Collaboration, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 95 |
Focus group discussions on electoral system satisfaction |
Engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 96 |
Publicly available election impact analyses |
Transparency, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 97 |
Year-round civic education initiatives |
Informed electorates, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 98 |
Comprehensive guidelines for election observers |
Standards, Best practices |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 99 |
Task forces on electoral innovation |
Leadership, Change |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 100 |
Facilitation of cross-party dialogues |
Cohesion, Integrity |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 101 |
Ongoing assessment of voting technology |
Modernization, Assurance |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 102 |
Promotion of civic engagement through arts |
Cultural inclusivity, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 103 |
Policy discussions on electoral inclusion |
Inclusivity, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 104 |
Voter service centers for assistance |
Accessibility, Support |
Various States, USA |
2020 |
| 105 |
Youth forums for electoral reform discussions |
Future leaders, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 106 |
Encouraging local governance participation |
Engagement, Community-driven |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 107 |
Incorporating non-partisan group recommendations |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 108 |
Public elections training for volunteers |
Capacity building, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 109 |
Participation of local organizations in election processes |
Community engagement, Support |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 110 |
Public feedback mechanisms on electoral reforms |
Engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 111 |
Efforts to combat electoral misinformation |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 112 |
Inclusive candidate selection processes |
Equity, Opportunity |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 113 |
Policies enhancing electoral participation of women |
Inclusivity, Equity |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 114 |
Promotion of local candidacies through workshops |
Engagement, Empowerment |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 115 |
Investments in civic technology start-ups |
Innovation, Efficiency |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 116 |
Facilitative environments for grassroots movements |
Engagement, Empowerment |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 117 |
Enhanced channels for community feedback on elections |
Engagement, Transparency |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 118 |
Use of local media for voter outreach |
Engagement, Information |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 119 |
Targeted communication for population demographics |
Informed engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 120 |
Analysis of demographic data for electoral strategy |
Data-driven decisions, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 121 |
Public discussions around vote security |
Transparency, Trust |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 122 |
Support for alternative voting technologies |
Innovation, Efficiency |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 123 |
Promotion of diverse candidate platforms |
Representation, Equity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 124 |
Evaluating electoral impacts on community health |
Community engagement, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 125 |
Public discount for transportation to polling places |
Accessibility, Support |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 126 |
Educational resources on electoral systems and processes |
Informed electorate, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 127 |
Crafting materials with plain language for voters |
Accessibility, Understanding |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 128 |
Integration of civic studies in school curricula |
Future participation, Civic knowledge |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 129 |
National public awareness campaigns for elections |
Engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 130 |
Utilizing mobile applications for voter engagement |
Technology, Participation |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 131 |
Researching voter suppression impacts |
Knowledge, Advocacy |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 132 |
Development of local electoral conferences |
Community engagement, Collaboration |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 133 |
Facilitating town hall meetings for voters |
Informed electorate, Community |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 134 |
Outreach initiatives for first-time voters |
Engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 135 |
Support for bi-lingual voter assistance |
Accessibility, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 136 |
Collaborations with universities for electoral research |
Knowledge sharing, Innovation |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 137 |
Transparent methodologies for counting votes |
Integrity, Assurance |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 138 |
Election-related mobile advisories |
Engagement, Information |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 139 |
Civic dinners to discuss electoral issues |
Community building, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 140 |
Empowerment events for community leaders |
Leadership development, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 141 |
Demonstrating use of voting machines publicly |
Transparency, Understanding |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 142 |
Promotion of electoral inclusion for LGBTQ+ communities |
Equity, Representation |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 143 |
Regular surveys on voting experience satisfaction |
Engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 144 |
Public contests for civic engagement ideas |
Innovation, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 145 |
Promotion of dialogue among diverse community groups |
Cohesion, Democracy |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 146 |
Collaboration with tech companies for innovation |
Technology, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 147 |
Targeting engagement strategies to rural populations |
Accessibility, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 148 |
Studying impacts of electoral reforms on voter turnout |
Knowledge, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 149 |
Organizing annual electoral strategy summits |
Community engagement, Collaboration |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 150 |
Offering remote voting options for overseas citizens |
Accessibility, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 151 |
Developing comprehensive voting guides in various languages |
Accessibility, Understanding |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 152 |
Women-led initiatives for electoral engagement |
Inclusivity, Empowerment |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 153 |
Community-led electoral monitoring groups |
Civic engagement, Accountability |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 154 |
Outreach and support for senior voters |
Equity, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 155 |
Feedback soliciting after each electoral cycle |
Engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 156 |
Promoting diversity within electoral bodies |
Representation, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 157 |
Counseling for voters facing challenges during elections |
Support, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 158 |
Utilizing frustrations from past elections for improvement |
Feedback loop, Trust |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 159 |
Democratic contender programs for young adults |
Leadership, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 160 |
Establishing voter networks and communities |
Community building, Support |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 161 |
Promotion of non-partisan fact-checking |
Integrity, Education |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 162 |
Community workshops on leveraging vote impact |
Civic engagement, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 163 |
Utilization of crowdfunding for civic initiatives |
Innovation, Support |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 164 |
Implementation of juried discussions on electoral topics |
Community engagement, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 165 |
Promotion of election-related podcasts and media |
Engagement, Awareness |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 166 |
Building coalitions for electoral system reform |
Collaboration, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 167 |
Encouraging multi-generational dialogue on voting |
Cohesion, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 168 |
Creating platforms for discourse on electoral policies |
Community engagement, Collaboration |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 169 |
Promoting stories from citizens about voting experiences |
Engagement, Oversight |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 170 |
Political literacy campaigns to demystify voting |
Civic education, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 171 |
Social impact assessments of electoral changes |
Knowledge, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 172 |
Encouraging local governments to have open meetings during elections |
Transparency, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 173 |
Creating synergies among electoral watchdogs |
Collaboration, Integrity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 174 |
Enhancing accessibility in voting places |
Equity, Access |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 175 |
Incorporating feedback from election stakeholders |
Engagement, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 176 |
Public libraries serving as voter assistance centers |
Accessibility, Support |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 177 |
Utilizing data analytics to mitigate discrimination in voting |
Integrity, Research |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 178 |
Hosting mock elections in school curricula |
Civic engagement, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 179 |
Outreach to historically disenfranchised demographics |
Equity, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 180 |
Recognition programs for outstanding poll workers |
Support, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 181 |
Integration of gamification in civic education |
Engagement, Modernization |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 182 |
Mobilizing faith-based initiatives for electoral participation |
Engagement, Support |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 183 |
Technology training for elderly voters |
Accessibility, Equity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 184 |
Market research on voter sentiment |
Understanding, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 185 |
Use of social media for election updates and alerts |
Transparency, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 186 |
Public discussions on electoral voting systems |
Civic engagement, Knowledge |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 187 |
Challenge initiatives directed against discriminatory laws |
Equity, Advocacy |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 188 |
Visibility campaigns around marginalized candidates |
Representation, Inclusivity |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 189 |
Implementing rules for equitable media access during elections |
Integrity, Democracy |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 190 |
Conducting research on electoral accessibility concerns |
Knowledge, Improvement |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 191 |
Developing inclusive electoral marketing campaigns |
Engagement, Representation |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 192 |
Promoting restorative practices for electoral disputes |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 193 |
Voter protection hotlines and assistance |
Support, Accessibility |
Various Countries |
2021 |
| 194 |
Organizing community fairs to promote election engagement |
Engagement, Information |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 195 |
Utilization of visual storytelling for civic campaigns |
Engagement, Awareness |
Various Countries |
2019 |
| 196 |
Promotion of gender equality in elections |
Equity, Representation |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 197 |
Public discussions on the impact of gerrymandering |
Transparency, Advocacy |
United States |
2021 |
| 198 |
Raising awareness on election security issues |
Integrity, Trust |
Various Countries |
2020 |
| 199 |
Implementing ‘get-out-the-vote' strategies |
Engagement, Participation |
Various Countries |
2018 |
| 200 |
Sponsorship of youth-led discussions on electoral reform |
Leadership, Engagement |
Various Countries |
2021 |