NewDEAL’s Democracy Project highlights innovative policy and outstanding leadership at the state and local levels from leaders working to increase civic engagement, promote public service, and make it easier to participate in our democracy. The 2020 election provides hope for the future, with record voter turnout and incredible efforts across the country to ensure access to the ballot box amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the events following that election have reminded us that our democracy remains under threat, both from policy proposals to undermine it and from the effects of deep divisions among the American people. We are committed to providing a forum to share ideas and best practices for overcoming these obstacles and for ensuring continued progress toward a stronger, more inclusive democracy.