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Discover how candidate Kate Barr is flipping the script on political norms by running in the Republican primary to combat gerrymandering and advocate for electoral reform. This episode delves into the realities of partisan district drawing, voter engagement, and innovative strategies to restore democracy.

Key Takeaways
- Kate Barr’s journey from protesting gerrymandering to challenging the political system
- How redistricting impacts electoral outcomes and voter choice
- The role of primary elections in shaping political leadership
- Strategies to increase primary turnout among unaffiliated and Republican voters
- Why campaign finance reform and banning congressional stock trading are crucial
- The psychological and behavioral science insights into voter identity crises
- The possibility of a shift away from party labels and the rise of new political alignments
- How voters can engage in the electoral process beyond traditional party loyalties
- The importance of bipartisan cooperation and pragmatic policymaking

For more information on Kate Barr, please visit:
www.katebarrcanwin.com/
instagram.com/katebarrcanwin
tiktok.com/@katebarrcanwin
facebook.com/katecomptonbarr

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