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? (Tucson)

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

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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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Fall Conference marks inaugural AI + Elections Clinic Bootcamp

The second day of MODL’s Fall Conference marked a milestone with the inaugural AI & Elections Clinic Bootcamp, a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to give election officials, leaders, and