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Ballot Brief

Ballot Brief

By: Inception Point Ai
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 Ballot Brief delivers fast, focused explainers on how American elections actually work, from ballot measures and runoff rules to the surprising impact of candidate name order. Host Miles Mercer cuts through confusion with clear answers that empower you to vote with confidence and understand the mechanics shaping every election.

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  • Ballot Brief - Navigate the issues shaping your vote with Miles Mercer

    Ballot Brief - Navigate the issues shaping your vote with Miles Mercer
    Apr 7 2026
    Join host Miles Mercer as he decodes the confusing mechanics of voting that nobody explains. Ballot Brief dives into how ballot measures work, why election wording trips you up, and surprising factors like name order that influence outcomes. Get the knowledge you need to vote with confidence.

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    1 min
  • Ballot Brief - Does Your Spot on the Ballot Decide the Race?

    Ballot Brief - Does Your Spot on the Ballot Decide the Race?
    Apr 7 2026
    Miles Mercer explores how ballot order secretly influences election outcomes, with candidates listed first gaining up to 5% more votes in low-information races. Learn why this design flaw matters in down-ballot contests, which states use randomization to ensure fairness, and how cognitive shortcuts shape democratic decisions.

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    21 mins
  • Ballot Brief - Runoff Elections and the Hidden Cost of Round Two

    Ballot Brief - Runoff Elections and the Hidden Cost of Round Two
    Apr 7 2026
    Miles Mercer examines runoff elections—their origins in voter suppression, how they systematically reduce turnout among young and minority voters, and why they cost taxpayers millions while shrinking democracy. Learn why that second election happens and who benefits when fewer people return to vote.

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    18 mins
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