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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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

White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight

by DC Editors - June 23, 2019

White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight

President Trump has asserted executive privilege over documents that were subpoenaed by Congress related to adding citizenship question to the 2020 census.

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

The Historical Development of the U.S. Presidential Nominations Process

by DC Editors - June 22, 2019

U.S. Presidential Nominations Process

The presidential-candidate nomination process is increasingly a train wreck. Voters are now asked to sort through 15 -25 candidates.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College

The Only State Where Winning The Popular Vote Doesn’t Guarantee Win

by DC Editors - June 17, 2019

The Only State Where Winning The Popular Vote Doesn’t Guarantee Win

Mississippi is the only state in the nation where a candidate could garner a majority vote and not win the statewide office he or she was pursuing.

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

Electoral College Doesn’t Help Small-Population States, Just Swing States

by DC Editors - May 15, 2019

Electoral College Doesn’t Help Small-Population States

In discussions about abolishing the Electoral College, supporters return time and time again to the plight of small states like Wyoming or Mississippi.

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

Senate Dems Introduce Measure To Abolish Electoral College

by DC Editors - April 3, 2019

Senate Dems Introduce Measure To Abolish Electoral College

Democratic senators introduced a measure to erase Electoral College, picking up a talking point that caught fire in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Movement Gains Momentum In States

by DC Editors - February 26, 2019

Presidential Popular Vote Movement

Democrats in Colorado are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote .

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

Iowans Prepare for Surge in Presidential Hopeful Visits

by DC Editors - January 8, 2019

Iowans Prepare for Surge in Presidential Hopeful Visits

The 2020 presidential race kicked off in earnest Saturday, first major Democratic Party hopeful to announce her candidacy visited with voters across Iowa.

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

Key Trial Starts Over 2020 Census Question on Citizenship

by DC Editors - November 6, 2018

2020 Census Question on Citizenship

A federal trial began Monday in New York City over challenges to the federal government’s decision to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Minority Voting Rights, Proportional Representation, Redistricting, Voter Access

Supreme Court Halts Questioning in Closely-Watched Census Lawsuit

by DC Editors - October 10, 2018

Closely-Watched Census Lawsuit

Court temporarily blocked order forcing Commerce Secretary to be questioned this week over decision to add citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College, Minority Voting Rights, Proportional Representation, Supreme Court, Voter Access

VIDEO: Michael Moore’s New Film Warns US Democracy At Risk

by DC Editors - September 26, 2018

Michael Moore's New Film Fahrenheit 11/9

On 21 September 2018, Democracy Now! published yet another stunning video about “Fahrenheit 11/9”. Amy Goodman interviewed the filmmaker Michael Moore.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Corruption, Electoral College, Political Artwork, Republicans

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