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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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

A Modest Proposal to Save and Improve the Electoral College

July 24, 2019 by M D Mitchell 1 Comment

Improve the Electoral College

There is currently a debate in the US about eliminating the Electoral College and replacing it with a National Popular Vote. There are also ardent defenders of both arguments. There are valid arguments on both sides.

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

White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight

June 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 22, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 17, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

April 3, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 8, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 6, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 10, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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