Two more states could add their voices to array of National Popular Vote plans to overturn Electoral College
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 Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors".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.
How Presidential Election Recounts Work
The rules behind Presidential election recounts vary from state to state and are overseen federally
Texas Presidential Elector Resigns Instead of Voting Trump
Republicans now get the chance to replace dissatisfied Texas Presidential Elector Art Sisneros
VIDEO: The Electoral College Threat to Democracy
about the history of the electoral college and the possibility of electors changing the outcome
How Vote Recounts Strengthen Our Democracy
Didn’t he say the election was rigged? Yes, Donald Trump did say that, but that was before Election Day, and before, to the shock of America and to the rest of the world, he won the Electoral College
The Focus of Progressives Must Be Democracy Reform
The election results were the product of a dysfunctional democratic system that screams out for repair
Do the Arguments Against Electoral College Hold Up?
Some see Founders argument about balancing power still hold against Electoral College detractors
Trump Reaffirms Support For Switch to National Popular Vote
States that have moved piecemeal to support a National Popular Vote for President still have Trump’s support
A Blueprint To Good Presidential Elections
A presidential election with approval voting would be completely unlike what you’ve seen. Being able to choose as many candidates as you want permits you to always vote your favorite. No matter what.
Electoral College and the Popular Vote Disagree Again
Every time the popular vote is overridden by the electoral college, a fresh wave of criticism seeks systems end