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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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

Why Half of Americans Believe the Primary System is Rigged

May 4, 2016 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Primary System is Rigged

The poll surveyed 1,500 citizens and revealed that 51% believed that the current system was “rigged” and another 27% do not understand sufficiently enough the current presidential primary system.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Voter Access

The Pennsylvania Voting Loophole That Can Harm Trump

April 21, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pennsylvania Voting Loophole

Pennsylvania voting loophole leaves delegates free to vote for candidate against the popular vote

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

Ben Carson Slams Colorado Delegate Voting System

April 18, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 24, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 13, 2016 by Jake Legumina Leave a Comment

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

February 1, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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?

February 1, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 21, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 7, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 2, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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