We all know our political system is broken.
We need Veterans to help fix it.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less toxic and our government more effective.
— Our Initiatives
We are focused on implementing specific election innovations across the country.
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Open Primaries
All candidates run on one combined ballot, regardless of party affiliation
Voting Innovations
Instant Runoff Voting or Approval Voting
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Top Four or Final Five Voting
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49%
of Veterans self identify as independent or unaffiliated voters.
of Veterans work in public service or with charitable organizations compared to 22% of non-veterans.
32%
69%
Veterans are still trusted in our communities.
— Why Veterans?
A few reasons why Veterans can lead the charge:
— Statistics
America is Failing
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Partisan polarization in Congress is at its highest levels in more than 100 years. *
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The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index ranked the United States’ democracy 25th in the world, labeling our Nation a flawed democracy. *
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The 116th Congress had a near record-low 15% approval rating, yet 95% of its members were re-elected in the last election. *
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Public trust reached a three-decade high shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but declined quickly thereafter. Since 2007, the share of the U.S. population saying they can trust the government "always or most of the time" has not surpassed 30%. *
— Let's take action
How we win
Focused electoral innovations led by state-based coalitions can restore the health of our democracy. Military veterans have a desire to serve and lead their country. Working along side their supporters, Veterans can play a unique and strategic role in realizing these innovations.
Listen to the VPI podcast
Wisconsin is a state well-known for its leadership in political innovation. In the spirit of Fighting Bob La Follette, our leaders in Wisconsin started a podcast to build community and learn from others in the movement.