Democratic senators introduced a measure to erase Electoral College, picking up a talking point that caught fire in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.
Electoral College articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Electoral College is an institution that officially elects the President of the US every four years. Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors". Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on proportional representation.
Presidential Popular Vote Movement Gains Momentum In States
Democrats in Colorado are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote .
Iowans Prepare for Surge in Presidential Hopeful Visits
The 2020 presidential race kicked off in earnest Saturday, first major Democratic Party hopeful to announce her candidacy visited with voters across Iowa.
Key Trial Starts Over 2020 Census Question on Citizenship
A federal trial began Monday in New York City over challenges to the federal government’s decision to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census.
Supreme Court Halts Questioning in Closely-Watched Census Lawsuit
Court temporarily blocked order forcing Commerce Secretary to be questioned this week over decision to add citizenship question to the 2020 census.
VIDEO: Michael Moore’s New Film Warns US Democracy At Risk
On 21 September 2018, Democracy Now! published yet another stunning video about “Fahrenheit 11/9”. Amy Goodman interviewed the filmmaker Michael Moore.
Applauding New Democratic Party Reforms That Weaken Superdelegates
After nearly two years of discussion and debate, Our Revolution members nationwide rejoiced at the passed Democratic National Committee (DNC) reforms.
Court Rejects Proposed Measure to Divide California
In November, Californians will not have to decide whether the state should be partitioned
Historic Vote on Splitting Up California Coming in November
Proposal to divide the state into three separate states has received enough signatures from voters to appear on the ballot
Would We be Better Served by National Popular Vote?
Polls that have consistently shown that a majority of Americans wants to elect the President by popular vote