A new proposal led by a coalition of states aims to see that a national popular vote could come soon without the help of Congress thanks to Constitution.
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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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.
US Attorney General Sees Electoral College Crisis
Electoral college crisis as changes could mask attempt to manipulate election results
Interview With President of Center for Election Science
President of Center for Election Science Aaron Hamlin discusses Approval voting’s benefits at all levels of government and internationally
New Voter Turnout Survey Shows Changing Nation
Huge effects on participation from having swing state status shows electoral college faults according to latest voter turnout survey just recently released
Pennsylvania Bid to Change Electoral College Faces Opposition
Move could have large impact on national elections as Pennsylvania bid to change Electoral College
New Bill Takes Aim At Direct Senate Elections
Georgia lawmakers push for a repeal of the 17th Amendment creating instead direct Senate elections
New York Urged to Pass National Popular Vote Plan
To pass national popular vote plan would surely revolutionize American Presidential elections
More States Are Mulling Changing Electoral College Rules
Reform of Electoral College rules are unlikely unless states move together: Electoral college allows popular vote winner to lose election like Gore in 2000
Virginia to Stop Move Toward Electoral College Reform
Despite Virginia move, several prominent states moving towards significant electoral college reform
Is Redistricting to Blame for Republican’s Control of House
Gerrymandering or redistricting to blame for major anti-democracy distortions in election system