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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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

Ben Carson Slams Colorado Delegate Voting System

by DC Editors - April 18, 2016

Colorado Delegate Voting System

There are similarities between the Colorado delegate system and Jim Crow according to Carson

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

Punishing Electors Who Vote Differently Than Expected

by DC Editors - March 24, 2016

Punishing Electors

Depending on state, rules are very different for punishing electors who ignore the voting public

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

Behold, the Super Delegate

by Jake Legumina - February 13, 2016

Super Delegate

In New Hampshire, there are 32 delegates up for grabs, eight being super delegates. Keep in mind that it is delegates that determine who will be each party’s nominee. These eight super delegates are actually eight individual people

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Electoral College

How the Iowa Caucuses Work

by DC Editors - February 1, 2016

Iowa Caucuses

The unusual process behind Iowa Caucuses holds enormous power within America’s Presidential vote

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

Is a Bloomberg Presidential Run Really Possible?

by DC Editors - February 1, 2016

Bloomberg Presidential Run

Much lies in the way of the Bloomberg Presidential campaign, including outdated laws

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Independent Politicians, New York City and State Elections, Third Party

VIDEO: Ralph Nader Backs National Popular Vote Campaign

by DC Editors - December 21, 2015

Nader Backs National Popular Vote Campaign

National Popular Vote campaign would help independents and third parties argues Ralph Nader

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Green Party News, Independent Politicians, Proportional Representation, Third Party

Bid For Washington D.C. Statehood Moving Forward

by DC Editors - December 7, 2015

Washington D.C. Statehood

City Council unanimously approves move to Washington D.C. statehood with new signature campaign

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

The Unusual Method For Selecting GOP Tennessee Delegates

by DC Editors - December 2, 2015

GOP Tennessee Delegates

Anyone can run if they want to be one of the Tennessee delegates in the Presidential race

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

The Alternative Electoral Strategy

by Richard Moser - October 2, 2015

Alternative Electoral Strategy

Can third parties become a force for reversing voter suppression? Maximizing vote totals might require focus on some states and not others without regard for how this helps or hurts the Democrats.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Electoral College, Green Party News, Independent Politicians, Third Party, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

National Popular Voting Plan Gets Supreme Court Boost

by DC Editors - August 13, 2015

National Popular Voting Plan

Another nail in coffin for the Electoral College as the national popular voting plan gets support

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

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