Heather K. Gerken

About the Author

Heather K. Gerken is a distinguished legal scholar and advocate for electoral reform, serving as the Paul M. Dodyk Professor of Law at Yale Law School. With a deep commitment to strengthening American democracy, she has dedicated her career to analyzing the flaws in the nation's election systems and proposing actionable solutions. In her acclaimed book, The Democracy Index: Why Our Election System Is Failing and How to Fix It, Gerken presents a compelling diagnosis of voting rights challenges and offers innovative reforms to ensure fairer representation. Her work bridges academia and policy, influencing lawmakers and activists alike through op-eds, congressional testimonies, and public engagement. Gerken's insightful perspective continues to shape the national conversation on democratic integrity and accessibility.