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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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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.

Majority Continue To Favor Moving Away From Electoral College

August 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Majority Continue To Favor Moving Away From Electoral College

Due to the Electoral College’s excessive influence in recent elections, most Americans back altering the presidential election process.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Election Methods, Electoral College

The Case For Abolishing The Electoral College

March 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Case For Abolishing The Electoral College

The Electoral College is in part to blame for the deep challenges American democracy has faced in recent years, notably in 2020, article.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election History, Election Methods, Election Science, Electoral College

Situating A Governor’s Duties Under The Electoral Count Act

March 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Situating A Governor’s Duties Under The Electoral Count Act

One question that’s arisen in Electoral Count Act reform concerns the role of the governor certifying the state’s election results.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College

PODCAST: Tracing The Rise Of Illiberalism

February 25, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Thomas Main’s new book The Rise of Illiberalism explores the philosophical underpinnings of this toxic political ideology and documents its rise.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Electoral College, Worldwide

What If Everyday People Ran Los Angeles?

February 17, 2022 by Joe Mathews Leave a Comment

If the crisis in democracy had a capital, it would be Los Angeles. And if democracy is going to be saved, that rescue needs to start in California.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Election Reforms That Both Democrats And Republicans Seem To Like

February 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Election Reforms That Both Democrats And Republicans Seem To Like

Although Democrats and Republicans often disagree on election reform, there are still certain aspects that they can both agree with.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Early Voting, Electoral College, Republicans

How To Reform The Electoral College Correctly

January 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How To Reform The Electoral College Correctly

Some see the Electoral College as a key aspect of American democratic stability others not, arguing that it erodes the will of the majority.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation

McConnell Cracks Door To Electoral Count Act Reform

January 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

McConnell Cracks Door To Electoral Count Act Reform

McConnell is signaling openness to Electoral Count Act reform a year after Republicans tried to stop certification of Biden’s victory.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Republicans

Electoral College Changes Before 2024?

December 17, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Electoral College Changes Before 2024?

A different form of Electoral College change could be on the horizon depending on the results of the 2022 midterm elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College

Congress Eyes Changes to Electoral Count Law

December 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Congress Eyes Changes to Electoral Count Law

The Jan. 6th congressional committee is taking steps to overhaul the law Trump attempted to use to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College

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