WHAT IF CHANGING THE WAY WE VOTE COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING?
Majority Rules is a feature documentary that examines how our current system of primary elections shapes who can run, who can win, and how our democracy functions. The film premiered at the 2024 DC/DOX Film Festival in Washington, D.C., and went on to screen in theaters nationwide.
ⓘ September 16, 2025: National Voter Registration Day
Now is the perfect time to engage students and community members around how democracy can be more responsive to the citizens it serves. September 16th is also when the new edition of Majority Rules will be released on-demand, updated to include the outcomes of the 2024 open primaries ballot initiatives.
Classroom-Ready: Majority Rules 101
Educators, policymakers, and community leaders can now access Majority Rules 101, a special 30-minute version of the film designed to spark conversation. This free cutdown is perfect for classrooms, workshops, and civic forums—making the complexities of election reform clear and engaging for audiences of all ages. Watch below or on YouTube and explore our free educational resources.
Free Educational Resources
Along with Majority Rules 101, you can access a suite of free tools to help deepen understanding and inspire discussion.
Background / Issue Deck
A clear overview of how primaries work, who gets excluded, and how reforms like open primaries and ranked-choice voting can make elections more competitive and representative.
Suggested Lesson Plan
A flexible teaching guide that helps educators bring Majority Rules into the classroom. Includes ready-to-use slides, discussion prompts, and adaptable assignments, with options for in-class screenings, homework, or group activities. The lesson plan is designed to help students explore how election rules shape campaigns and governing, while offering background on real-world reform efforts.
Essay Assignment
A writing exercise that asks students to analyze how adopting a system like Alaska’s top-four primary with ranked-choice voting could change campaigns in their state.
Candidate Memo Assignment
A practical simulation where students draft campaign strategy memos under both traditional and reformed primary systems, comparing how candidates might adjust their approach.
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If you’re an educator who is looking to use Majority Rules 101 in your community or classroom, we have special resources developed just for you:
Majority 101 Lesson Plan
Background Presentation Deck
Candidate Memos Exercise/Assignment
Essay Exercise/Assignment
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Mark Your Calendar: September 16
National Voter Registration Day is the perfect moment to connect classrooms, communities, and conversations to the future of our democracy. Get ready to:
Stream the new 2025 version of Majority Rules on-demand. (Visit majorityrulesfilm.com for more info.)
Screen Majority Rules 101 with your class or group.
Use the free educational resources to engage learners in meaningful dialogue about how elections can be made more inclusive and responsive.