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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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

National Popular Voting Plan Gets Supreme Court Boost

by DC Editors - August 13, 2015

Supreme Court Majority Questions Massive Shift Of Election Authority

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

Bernie Sanders Gives DC Statehood Huge Endorsement

by Thomas Manning - July 10, 2015

Sanders Gives DC Statehood

Statehood for the District of Columbia is an important issue that must be resolved by the representatives in the Congress and the Senate who make the territory their home and share it with thousands of people who do not have a voice.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Bernie Sanders, Election Methods, Electoral College

Controversy Following Michigan Electoral College Snub

by DC Editors - March 17, 2015

Michigan Electoral College Snub

Are changes to Michigan electoral college rules meant to help Republican Presidential candidates?

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

New Roadblocks Stall Oklahoma Electoral College Bill

by DC Editors - March 16, 2015

Oklahoma Electoral College Bill

Lawmakers had pushed Oklahoma electoral college law changes earlier but new concerns block passage

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

Vermont Primary Timing Battle With New Hampshire

by DC Editors - February 17, 2015

Vermont Primary Timing Battle Voting

New Hampshire’s first in nation primary challenged by neighbor in Vermont primary timing battle

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

Third Constitution of the United States – July 2014

by Roger Copple - July 24, 2014

Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh backs Constitutional Convention

This Third Constitution of the United States created after the Articles of Confederation and the (second) Constitution of the United States—will maximize democracy, promote world peace, and restore ecological wisdom.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

On Splitting California In Six to Gain More Power in Congress

by DC Editors - July 16, 2014

proportional representation in Senate by splitting California Untitled

Activist seeks to attain proportional representation in Senate by splitting California

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

VIDEO: Making the Argument Against National Popular Vote

by DC Editors - April 22, 2014

Against National Popular Vote

Many against national popular vote and for the Electoral College are those who support rural power

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Journalism and Free Speech, Proportional Representation

New York Joins Push to Fix Electoral College

by DC Editors - April 15, 2014

Fix Electoral College New York State

Alliance of state governments seek to change Presidential election law as to fix electoral college

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

Connecticut Could Join 9 States and Drop Electoral College

by DC Editors - February 25, 2014

Time to Dump Electoral College

More states could drop Electoral College waiting to gain majority of states before implementation

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

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