This study investigates citizens' support for election reform through experimental methods. Using a field experiment design with mock elections, researchers explored how partisan self-interest influences willingness to alter voting costs.

## Key Findings

* Voters consistently prioritize party advantage over equitable access to polling places.

* Reducing wait times disproportionately benefits one's own preferred party.

## Real-World Implications

This finding suggests that seemingly pro-democracy reforms may be driven by partisan self-interest rather than universal principles of voting equality. The results challenge conventional wisdom about voter preferences and highlight the need for careful evaluation of reform motivations.