Is There Such a Thing as a Fair Election?

Is there such a thing as a fair election?This week on Byline, Penn State mathematics professor Andrea Boito joins me to unpack the hidden math behind democracy — from ranked-choice voting and the Electoral College to apportionment, strategic voting, and why mathematicians say a perfectly “fair” voting system may actually be impossible.We dive into the formulas and theories that shape how leaders are elected, why the same votes can produce different winners under different systems, and what Americans should understand before the next major election cycle.It’s a fascinating conversation about politics, power, and the numbers quietly deciding who wins.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.