Electoral College Reform



Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College and How to Do It

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The Electoral College is a puzzling system that often has people scratching their heads about how it works and why we use it.  The League of Women Voters has advocated for abolishing this antiquated system since 1970, and more and more Americans are beginning to agree. In 2017, the LWV-Illinois began a project to make the abolition of the electoral college a primary goal for all 700 Leagues across the U.S.

Presentation on Electoral College Reform Contents:
(Click each item to open)
 
1. Presentation on Electoral College Reform (Click to download) 
 
2. Script for Presenter
 
3. Electoral College Presentation (PDF version)
 
4. Summary Handout for Audience
 
 
Education Tool Kit Contents:
 
1. The LWVUS Position and Explanation sheet (2 pages) 
 
2. LWVUS: Who Will Elect the President? The Electoral College System
 
3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC): Explanation
 
4. List of Additional Resources in print and video
 
Action Tool Kit Contents:      
 
1. Suggested language for the Program Planning Response form:
              Program request for Abolition of Electoral College