FairVote - Favorite Son Effect

April 17th 2009
In our view, April 17: Equal Voting
Columbian

Editorial in the Columbian in favor of the national popular vote plan, which is likely to be passed into law soon in the state of Washington.

February 5th 2009
Push continues to defeat Electoral College
Associated Press

Associated Press wire story on National Popular Vote moving in Vermont features FairVote analysis

January 20th 2009
Initiative could make elections more fair
The Columbia Tribune

Missouri ally of the National Popular Vote plan writes oped in local paper.

January 10th 2009
Abolish the Electoral College
Sarasota Herald Tribune

Editorial strongly in favor of a national popular vote for president via constitutional amendment or the 'compelling' National Popular Vote plan.

December 22nd 2008
Time to eliminate Electoral College?
Post-Tribune

Editorial supports a national popular vote for president, citing FairVote's research.

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	Favorite Son Effect One of the reasons the Founders created the Electoral College was to prevent a Favorite Son effect, in which citizens of a state would vote for a candidate who is also from their state solely for that reason. But in fact, the Electoral College has turned out to promote the Favorite Son effect instead of suppress it. Note that every single President, with the exception of James K. Polk in 1844, has won his home state. *Note: The Federal Elections Commission currently, and incorrectly, explains the Favorite Son effect as being prevented by parties selecting their Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees from different states. A Few States Wins Constitutional Residence State Size Special Interests Power of State Legislatures Unlucky Luck Ignoring Your Vote More Options Vague Values Electoral Replacements Electoral Tie Electoral College Table of Contents	April 17th 2009 In our view, April 17: Equal Voting Columbian Editorial in the Columbian in favor of the national popular vote plan, which is likely to be passed into law soon in the state of Washington. February 5th 2009 Push continues to defeat Electoral College Associated Press Associated Press wire story on National Popular Vote moving in Vermont features FairVote analysis January 20th 2009 Initiative could make elections more fair The Columbia Tribune Missouri ally of the National Popular Vote plan writes oped in local paper. January 10th 2009 Abolish the Electoral College Sarasota Herald Tribune Editorial strongly in favor of a national popular vote for president via constitutional amendment or the 'compelling' National Popular Vote plan. December 22nd 2008 Time to eliminate Electoral College? Post-Tribune Editorial supports a national popular vote for president, citing FairVote's research. [ Previous ] [ Next ]