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Projects

Based in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, MODL collaborates with units from across the University to establish groundbreaking programs including:

Projects

Exploring the Future of AI in Elections

Bill Gates is interviewed by Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon on the High Turnout Wide Margins Podcast.
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A couple trophies for the AI + elections hackaton

The first-ever AI + Elections Hackathon

On February 26th, 2026, the Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted a joint day of programming - combining the AI + Elections Clinic Bootcamp and the first-ever AI + El

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Bill Gates speaking in a panel for Arizona elections

What Makes a Great Election in Arizona?

On February 25, 2026, the Mechanics of Democracy Lab, partnered with The Center for the Future of Arizona and Democracy Defense Project, hosted its first ‘What Makes a Great Election in Arizona?’ convening in Phoenix, Arizona.
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