Dan Cantor
@danielcantor.bsky.social
Senior Advisor @centerforballotfreedom.org. Here for multiparty democracy, election reform, and government that works.
Reviving #FusionVoting 🗳 former @workingfamilies.org
Reviving #FusionVoting 🗳 former @workingfamilies.org
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Dan Cantor
@danielcantor.bsky.social
· Dec 13
This is my first-ever post on @bsky.app. I’m old but not dead, and there’s a democracy to save. 🧵
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December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
It’ll be fascinating to watch groups like United Wisconsin, United Kansas, or the NJ Moderate Party — they could build a center voting bloc with outsized influence.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’ll be fascinating to watch groups like United Wisconsin, United Kansas, or the NJ Moderate Party — they could build a center voting bloc with outsized influence.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
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Started reading…selective scanning…and this article is a fascinating beginning for a terrific discussion!!
A must-read for anyone interested in breaking the two-party doom loop: protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...
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December 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Started reading…selective scanning…and this article is a fascinating beginning for a terrific discussion!!
Just read an excellent paper by @jrdresden.bsky.social & Deborah Apau at @protectdemocracy.org on how fusion voting and proportional representation work together to strengthen democracy.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just read an excellent paper by @jrdresden.bsky.social & Deborah Apau at @protectdemocracy.org on how fusion voting and proportional representation work together to strengthen democracy.
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It's a wrap! “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” drew 100+ attendees. Thanks to all who made this possible! buff.ly/MP1k96P @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social
See Photos, Video from ‘Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin’ Event | University of Wisconsin Law School
Dozens of scholars, legal experts, party leaders and civic practitioners presented the “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” daylong event Nov. 14.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's a wrap! “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” drew 100+ attendees. Thanks to all who made this possible! buff.ly/MP1k96P @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social
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what this makes me think is that unions should push for fusion voting wherever possible www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
How to Win Red States With a Labor Party
We can take political power without asking Democrats for it.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
what this makes me think is that unions should push for fusion voting wherever possible www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
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Zohran Mamdani and Abe Lincoln have something remarkable in common. mikemccabe.substack.com/p/new-dog-ol...
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Abe Lincoln have something remarkable in common. mikemccabe.substack.com/p/new-dog-ol...
Talking #FusionVoting over #Thanksgiving ? Start by explaining how it empowers voters, increases choice, and strengthens #Democracy. It's a way for minor parties to have a voice and for everyone to vote for who truly represents them! #ThanksgivingTalk #ElectionReform
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Talking #FusionVoting over #Thanksgiving ? Start by explaining how it empowers voters, increases choice, and strengthens #Democracy. It's a way for minor parties to have a voice and for everyone to vote for who truly represents them! #ThanksgivingTalk #ElectionReform
If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
This Old Democracy: A Project of the Center for Ballot Freedom
This Old Democracy is a regular podcast that explores the ideas, movements, and people working to rescue our faltering political system — and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, more inclusive, ...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
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A decent chunk of poli sci and election law bluesky is in Madison today to talk fusion voting with @centerforballotfreedom.org @newamerica.org.
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A decent chunk of poli sci and election law bluesky is in Madison today to talk fusion voting with @centerforballotfreedom.org @newamerica.org.
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What we're reading: @centerforballotfreedom.org has a great explainer of the dynamics of a New York City election featuring fusion voting: Elon v. Hannah. Read it here: https://centerforballotfreedom.substack.com/p/elon-v-hannah-you-make-the-call
Elon v. Hannah: You Make The Call
The text messages started mid-morning on Election Day.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What we're reading: @centerforballotfreedom.org has a great explainer of the dynamics of a New York City election featuring fusion voting: Elon v. Hannah. Read it here: https://centerforballotfreedom.substack.com/p/elon-v-hannah-you-make-the-call
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Obligatory plug because I wrote a thing about why fusion is good and you should like it and the Constitution says so and also Abe Lincoln.
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Policy Brief: Free Speech on the Ballot: The Case for Fusion | Rainey Center
In the 19th century and continuing well into the 20th, the United States saw a proliferation of political parties, many operating within a single state or region, and often achieving a substantial deg...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Obligatory plug because I wrote a thing about why fusion is good and you should like it and the Constitution says so and also Abe Lincoln.
@centerforballotfreedom.org
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I have other complaints about New York elections, they're not top of the class in several other regards. But letting parties cross-nominate the same candidate if they want is good, and I'd go so far as to say banning it is properly unconstitutional.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
November 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I have other complaints about New York elections, they're not top of the class in several other regards. But letting parties cross-nominate the same candidate if they want is good, and I'd go so far as to say banning it is properly unconstitutional.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
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Honoring veterans this #VeteransDay means honoring their commitment to democracy. #FusionVoting gives them more voice, choice & representation. Let’s recognize their service by fighting for a system that reflects their values & sacrifices. 🗳️🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Honoring veterans this #VeteransDay means honoring their commitment to democracy. #FusionVoting gives them more voice, choice & representation. Let’s recognize their service by fighting for a system that reflects their values & sacrifices. 🗳️🇺🇸
Honoring veterans this Veterans Day means honoring their commitment to a fair, democratic process. #FusionVoting can amplify veteran voices, giving them more representation and choice in elections.
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Honoring veterans this Veterans Day means honoring their commitment to a fair, democratic process. #FusionVoting can amplify veteran voices, giving them more representation and choice in elections.
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Episode 1 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Dan Cantor of the Center for Ballot Freedom about reviving fusion voting—a forgotten reform that could reduce polarization, empower new voices, and make elections more representative.
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Episode 1 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Dan Cantor of the Center for Ballot Freedom about reviving fusion voting—a forgotten reform that could reduce polarization, empower new voices, and make elections more representative.
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
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The two party system has failed us. We need real reform.
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The two party system has failed us. We need real reform.
Our two-party system is broken. Republicans are dominated by an anti-democratic faction; Democrats are too fragmented to speak with one voice. A multiparty system—where factions negotiate, compete, and form coalitions—could be the way out.
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our two-party system is broken. Republicans are dominated by an anti-democratic faction; Democrats are too fragmented to speak with one voice. A multiparty system—where factions negotiate, compete, and form coalitions—could be the way out.
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Agreed! A multiparty system would firce coalition building to get things done TOGETHER. BINARY DOESN'T WORK. Proof exists all around us.
Quiet but big news—the ABA Task Force on American Democracy recommends lifting bans on fusion voting to help break the two-party doom loop. A multiparty democracy could strengthen U.S. democracy.
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Agreed! A multiparty system would firce coalition building to get things done TOGETHER. BINARY DOESN'T WORK. Proof exists all around us.
Quiet but big news—the ABA Task Force on American Democracy recommends lifting bans on fusion voting to help break the two-party doom loop. A multiparty democracy could strengthen U.S. democracy.
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Quiet but big news—the ABA Task Force on American Democracy recommends lifting bans on fusion voting to help break the two-party doom loop. A multiparty democracy could strengthen U.S. democracy.
Bruce Springsteen recently called for a new political party in the U.S.—he’s right, but the wasted vote problem keeps third parties from being meaningful. Breaking the two-party doom loop means creating a multiparty, positive-sum system where new leaders can thrive.
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Bruce Springsteen recently called for a new political party in the U.S.—he’s right, but the wasted vote problem keeps third parties from being meaningful. Breaking the two-party doom loop means creating a multiparty, positive-sum system where new leaders can thrive.
The government shutdown shows the danger of zero-sum politics—“I can only win if you lose.” To fix this, we need a positive-sum system with more than two parties. Fusion voting is one idea.
October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The government shutdown shows the danger of zero-sum politics—“I can only win if you lose.” To fix this, we need a positive-sum system with more than two parties. Fusion voting is one idea.
Fusion voting was banned ~125 years ago by major parties who didn’t like competition—GOP in the North, Dems in the South. But what was banned can be unbanned. Now, lawsuits in NJ, KS, WI are pushing back, saying voters deserve more choice & parties should have freedom to nominate. #ThisOldDemocracy
October 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Fusion voting was banned ~125 years ago by major parties who didn’t like competition—GOP in the North, Dems in the South. But what was banned can be unbanned. Now, lawsuits in NJ, KS, WI are pushing back, saying voters deserve more choice & parties should have freedom to nominate. #ThisOldDemocracy
Will fusion voting lead to chaos with too many parties? Unlikely. Party-building is real work—but it’s also a chance for unheard communities to organize, compete, and lead. It happened before—suffragists, farmers, workers—and it can happen again. @centerforballotfreedom.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Will fusion voting lead to chaos with too many parties? Unlikely. Party-building is real work—but it’s also a chance for unheard communities to organize, compete, and lead. It happened before—suffragists, farmers, workers—and it can happen again. @centerforballotfreedom.org