The James Madison Institute

08/20/2026

Want secure and efficient elections? Follow our lead.

08/20/2026

"America’s capacity to translate technological progress into widespread prosperity is a key factor in the nation’s broader success." 👏

JMI released a policy brief by Kevin Frazier outlining a new framework for AI regulations:

Kevin T. FrazierAI Innovation and Law Fellow, University of Texas AustinDr. Edward Longe, EditorDirector, Center for Technology and...

08/19/2026

Floridians want property tax reform👏

08/18/2026

"Floridians, across party lines, really believe that property taxes in Florida have gotten too high."

JMI President and CEO Bob McClure joined Scott Jennings on the The Scott Jennings Show to talk about the latest property tax reform polling numbers in the August JMI Poll.

Find full poll results here: jmipoll.com

08/18/2026

"Florida’s presumptive Democratic nominee, David Jolly, seems determined to make the same mistake that Democrat Andrew Gillum made the last time Florida had an open seat for governor in 2018. Mr. Jolly seems determined to alienate 'school choice moms.'"

Florida families love education freedom; leaders would do well not to alienate them.

Fantastic new piece by Bob McClure in The Washington Times diving deeper into this:

Prognosticator Larry Sabato recently updated his crystal ball assessment of Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial election, moving it from a “safe” Republican race to a “likely” GOP win.

08/18/2026

Have you voted yet?

There is still time to cast your vote in the primary elections. Polls close at 7:00 p.m. local time.

08/17/2026

Florida is leading the nation in good policy, and JMI's Bob McClure joined FOX & Friends First this morning to unpack how that good policy will play into the August 18 primaries.

Watch the full clip here:

James Madison Institute President Dr. Robert McClure breaks down the upcoming Florida Democratic primary as progressive and Democratic socialist candidates run in key races. He analyzes the impact of DSA-backed candidates on the party's future.

08/17/2026

And yes… his laptop is stacked on top of books, gotta do what you gotta do.

Watch the full FOX & Friends First clip through the link in our bio.

08/17/2026

“Good policy is good politics.” 👏👏👏

Especially here in the Free State of Florida!

Bob McClure joined Fox & Friends First to chat about Florida’s rise in good policy making the state a stronghold for free market successes.

08/12/2026

"When voters believe an election is secure, they trust the process enough to participate in it." 👏👏👏

Fantastic new piece by Bob McClure in Las Vegas Review-Journal on how Nevada should follow Florida's lead to ensure secure elections:

Expanding access and strengthening election integrity through voter ID can go hand-in-hand.