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Electoral College Reform

The Electoral College is a puzzling system that often has people scratching their heads about how it works and why we use it.  It decreases voter turnout, polarizes our country, and turns the Presidential election into a contest among a few “swing” states.  More and more Americans are fed up with this antiquated system and would like to see it abolished.
 
The League of Women Voters believes that the direct-popular-vote method for electing the President and Vice-President is essential to representative government and that, therefore, the Electoral College should be abolished.  The League has held this position since 1970 and has reaffirmed it several times, most recently in 2020.

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George C. Edwards III, Texas A&M University
Tom Ginsburg, University of Chicago

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  • About
    • Join The League
    • Member Resources >
      • 2022 Annual Meeting Materials
      • Board of Directors
      • Members Only
    • History of the League
    • Donate >
      • Education Fund Donation
      • Operating Fund Donation
    • Contact Us
  • Voting/Elections
    • Voter Registration
    • Voters Age 18-24
  • Issues
    • Affordable Housing
    • Creating an Inclusive Community
    • Electoral College Reform >
      • Resolution
      • Education Toolkit
      • Informational Packet for Small Educational Meetings
    • Environment
    • Equal Rights Amendment
    • Fair Elections
    • Gun Violence Prevention
    • Racial and Social Justice
    • Redistricting and Fair Maps
    • Voting Rights
  • Local Government
    • Observer Corps
    • Student Government Leaders
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