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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

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Mechanics of Democracy on election readiness PBS special

As part of MODL’s Fall Conference, Arizona PBS allowed guests to participate in a live taping of a special episode of Arizona Horizon, featuring two panel discussions.

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Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosts annual Fall Conference

The Mechanics of Democracy Lab (MODL) hosted its annual Fall Conference at Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix Campus, bringing together election leaders, journalists, technologists, and sc

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A conference of the future of elections in the western united states

Why does it take so long to count votes out West—and does it matter?

The bipartisan panelists explored the complexities of election administration, vote counting timelines and the importance of public trust in election processes.
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