Independent Voter Project with Chad Peace

In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project to break down California’s complex voting system, including how primary election structures impact voter choice and participation. The conversation dives into the challenges facing independent voters, the role of electoral reform, and what changes could improve fairness and accessibility in U.S. elections. Listeners will gain insight into how voting systems shape political outcomes and why reform efforts are gaining momentum.What We're Talking About...California nonpartisan primary system explained and how it impacts electionsClosed vs. open primaries: how primary systems affect voter choice and participationThe role of political parties in U.S. elections and ballot accessThe SAVE Act and voter ID laws: impact on voting rights and election securityRanked choice voting explained as an alternative election systemLegal and political challenges to electoral reform in the United StatesChapters00:00 Introduction to Independent Voter Project04:01 The Impact of Nonpartisan Primaries in California06:58 Challenges and Opportunities in the Election Process09:55 The SAVE Act and Voter ID Controversies12:50 The Role of Political Parties in Elections15:54 The Need for Political Reform19:10 Engaging Voters and Building Awareness29:05 Empowering Voter Participation29:33 The Role of Independent VotersLinks MentionedIndependent Voter Project Website: https://independentvoterproject.org/Independent Voter News: https://ivn.us