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Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.

States should create a transparent and nonpartisan redistricting process. This process should be led by independent and diverse commissions that include representatives of groups.

Federal and state policymakers should maintain fairness in the Electoral College. They should maximize voter participation and encourage public engagement with candidates and issues.

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.

Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Policymakers should prohibit ID requirements that discourage or prevent citizens from voting.

Policymakers should encourage and promote maximum participation in the electoral process.

Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.

Governments should set and strictly enforce limits on individual donations to campaigns. These limits should also apply to joint fundraising and bundled contributions. 

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.