The Broken Voting System

The current voting system is described as significantly dysfunctional, primarily due to low voter turnout, particularly in primaries, which often only attracts between 10 to 15% of voters. This low participation skews representation towards extreme political factions, as these elections are frequently dominated by special interest groups and the most polarized voters. Consequently, politicians tend to cater to the preferences of these fringes rather than the broader electorate, reinforcing a cycle of extremism and gridlock. To remedy this, increasing voter turnout in primaries to around 30-40% could shift political incentives towards more moderate policies and reduce polarization.