Resources, References & Stories about the much maligned U.S. Electoral College
HOW CAN GORE WIN THE POPULAR VOTE AND LOSE THE ELECTORAL VOTE?
Answer here (opens in new window)
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Unfaithful!
Blame careless political parties for electors who take their pledges too lightly and vote for someone else.
Direct election? Danger!
Direct popular election of the U.S. President is a perilous option
How states decide who will be electors
EC found a table from 1980 summarizing how states pick their electors. Are you interested in helping to bring the table up to date?
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ELECTORAL CALCULATOR
Plot your electoral college strategy with this calculator.
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WHY EC?
Many people attack the Electoral College and few defend it. Find out why the defenders are right.
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SOME CURE!
Here's the text of the failed constitutional amendment that would have replaced the Electoral College with a direct vote as low as 40% of the voters.
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