Democrats would have some options if disobedient Presidential electors carry through on recent threat
Proportional Representation articles on DC
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems that means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Electoral College.
VIDEO: The Electoral College Explained to Sesame Street’s Grover
Sal Khan helps our favorite Sesame Street character understand how we elect the president of the United States
Absentee Ballots For American Samoa But Not Puerto Rico?
Illinois wins argument over granting remote voting access to American Samoa but not Puerto Ricans
Behind the Widely Despised Electoral College System
Candidate strategists must manage their campaigns to take advantage of a despised electoral college system
Those in Safety States Should Enter a Protest Vote
The system is designed to disadvantage people in populous states, so enter a protest vote
4 Million American Live Where There is No Presidential Voting
Five fairly well populated island territories including Puerto Rico are barred from Presidential voting process
Vote Trading App Raising Ethical Questions
Trump Traders is a vote trading app created by Never Trump supporters and Silicon Valley coders
Electoral College Model Based on Pope’s College of Cardinals
For centuries Americans have debated the usefulness of the electoral college model for electing the President
America Fails at Youth Voter Turnout, But This Can Change
It is a shame that youth voter turnout is so low in the greatest democracy in the world. It sickens me more to look at the voter turnout by my peers. Voting is single handedly the most important civic duty we as citizens have.
What If No Candidate Gets 270 Electoral Votes?
A successful third party candidate can theoretically upset major parties seeking 270 electoral votes