Strengthening Democracy

Tennessee was once a leader in civic engagement, but today our state has fallen behind, resulting in some of the lowest voter registration and turnout rates in the nation. While the state’s election system is secure and worthy of voters’ trust, opportunities remain for deeper voter engagement. ThinkTennessee is working to strengthen our state’s democracy by educating voters, building awareness, and supporting policies to promote voter access.

Moving Tennessee Forward

To move Tennessee forward, ThinkTennessee is focused on these evidence-based solutions:
  • Ensuring Tennessee voters can register and vote using modern systems that reflect best practices.
  • Maintaining Tennessee’s judicial integrity.
  • Streamlining the voting rights restoration process.
  • Supporting good governance, transparency, and opportunities for public input,
    particularly in Tennessee’s redistricting processes.

 

To learn more about our Strengthening Democracy research, visit the Elections & Civic Life page.