Our elections.
Our Constitution.
Our democracy.
Let’s take it back!
Our elections.
Our Constitution.
Our Democracy.
Let’s take it back!
Non-Partisan Election Reform Coalition. With dogs!
Our democracy is broken. But it’s not beyond repair.
Right now, the voices of everyday voters are being systematically drowned out. Whether your passion is fixing our healthcare system, protecting the environment, ensuring economic fairness, or simply demanding good governance, real progress is blocked by a rigged status quo. The two dominant political parties, fueled by billionaire benefactors and dark corporate money, have designed a system that protects powerful interests instead of serving the people.
We can’t truly fix the individual problems until we fix the system itself.
That is why a non-partisan coalition of voters is forming right here in the BuxMont/Philadelphia area. We are coming together to wield our collective voting power, resources, and unique talents to disrupt this gridlock. Our mission is clear: elevate and organize unwavering support for candidates, legislation, ballot initiatives, and legal actions that bring urgent, long-overdue reform to our election processes.
We are building a big tent. We’ll work alongside local, state, and federal candidates, elected officials, and grassroots organizations—and we are open to anyone, regardless of party affiliation, who demands fair, transparent, and honest elections.
Focusing on structural election reform doesn't mean letting go of the other issues. It means giving those issues a fighting chance. By uniting to fix how we elect our leaders—ending gerrymandering, opening up primaries, ending the two-party duopoly and getting big money out of politics—we break the stranglehold on progress. Let’s change the system, level the playing field, and do it with our best four-legged friends by our side!
Latest Democracy Dogs! Podcast
Les Mavus, candidate for PA state rep from district 145, shares his views on election reforms, healthcare and housing costs.
Democracy Dogs! Candidate Rating Index.
We reached out to local candidates running in the November 2026 elections for their views on election reform issues. The rating is based on their response, plus other actions or positions they have that affect our current and past elections. Is your favorite candidate a true Democracy Dog? Or an anti-democracy cur? Or somewhere in between. Take a look!
PA State District 145
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Les Mavus (Democrat): A+
Open Primaries: YES
Oppose Corporate Donations: YES
Oppose Gerrymandering: YES
Support National Popular Vote Interstate Compact: YES
Oppose SAVE Act: YES -

Craig Staats (Republican): F
Open Primaries: Unknown
Oppose Corporate Donations: NO
Oppose Gerrymandering: YES (but voted against anti-gerrymandering bill in 2018)
Support National Popular Vote Interstate Compact: Unknown
Oppose SAVE Act: NO
NOTE: Tried to overturn 2020 Election results.