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I've been active in reforming voting systems since I think that makes a difference to how politics works.

Is there a path or actions that address class issues other than the standard "run for office" and "vote for people who will address class-related issues"?

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You should be aware that you won't be able to avoid politics around race when it comes to electoral reform - because of stuff like this:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/nyregion/ranked-choice-la...

(Note that it doesn't matter whether they have a point or not. What matters is that now, either way, you'll have to talk about it whenever RCV comes up. There is similar contention around IRV and some other methods; basically anything that disrupts existing power arrangements.)

Find a way to educate lower-class Americans about class, not just race. Ultimately, that should be more effective than reforming voting... if you can figure out how to do it.

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