A LEGACY OF INDEPENDENCE

The Chamberlain Project

The Chamberlain Project was founded to honor the spirit of independent thinking and civic leadership exemplified by General Joshua Chamberlain. With the goal of empowering voters, the project has advanced innovative reforms like Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and initiatives to End SuperPACs
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THE CHAMBERLAIN PROJECT AND FIVE

Partners for a More Representative Democracy

FIVE is proud to partner with one of the nation's most impactful election reform organizations, The Chamberlain Project.

The Chamberlain Project is known for some of the nation's most significant advancements in nonpartisan voter rights. Among their successes, the Chamberlain Project passed the nations first statewide ranked choice voting system and the first successful initiative since Citizens United to place contribution limits on SuperPACs.

The partnership between The Chamberlain Project and FIVE strengthens our shared commitment to empowering independent-minded voters and creating a more representative democracy.

THE CO-FOUNDERS

Peter Ackerman

Peter Ackerman (1946-2022) was a fearless advocate for election reform, a philanthropist, and a leader in advancing democracy worldwide. His contributions to The Chamberlain Project reflect his deep belief in empowering voters through innovative reforms.

Highlights

  • Founder of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
  • Advocate for Ranked Choice Voting and nonpartisan election reform
  • Inspirational leader in the fight to end SuperPACs
LEARN MORE ABOUT PETER ACKERMAN

Cara McCormick

Cara McCormick is a champion for independent voter rights and election reform. With Peter as her mentor, Cara took the wheel, driving some of the Chamberlain Projects greatest including the passage of the nation's first statewide Ranked Choice Voting system in Maine and the first successful statewide campaign since Citizens United to put contribution limits on SuperPACs.

Highlights

  • Expert in election law and nonpartisan reforms
  • Director behind major initiatives like RCV in Maine
  • Successful businesswoman and owner of Smart Campaigns
LEARN MORE ABOUT CARA MCCORMICK