Documents relating to the Electoral College
1788: Federalist papers
1977: Direct election amendment
Supreme court cases
DEBUNKING MYTHS:
EC sets the record straight on alleged failures of the Electoral College system.
1824: Jackson-Adams
1876: Hayes-Tilden
1888: Cleveland-Harrison
EC documents Mr. Hamilton to the defense In the Federalist Papers, Hamilton explains the Electoral College system. What shines through is the deliberate preference for individual state elections rather than a national poll. It protects against fraud and against the influence of "Beltway insiders," whom Hamilton clearly foresees. Constitutional close call Text of the proposed 1977 Constitutional amendment for direct election of the U.S. President, including a provision that as little as 40% of the voters could pick a winner. Supreme Court cases Ray v. Blair (1952) Coming soon. States can give parties the right to require pledges from Electors. McPherson v. Blacker (1892) Coming soon. States can select Electors by Congressional district, or any other way they choose. (Includes a history of the early electoral process.) |
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