The Latest

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

AI + Elections Bootcamp Partnership Information

Convenings

What Makes a Great Election in Arizona? (Flagstaff)

On April 27, the Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted its third and final convening in the ‘What Makes a Great Election in Arizona?’ series in Flagstaff, Arizona.

What Makes a Great Election in Arizona? (Tucson)

The Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted its second ‘What Makes a Great Election in Arizona?’ convening in Tucson, Arizona.

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.