Size Doesn't Matter

One of the objectives of the Founders was to ensure that candidate platforms and campaigns addressed the needs and concerns of each state equally.  The Electoral College was created to ensure candidates would pay attention to every states’ needs, since some states obviously overwhelmed others in population.  However, this is hardly working today, as candidates spend the majority of their time, money and energy wooing a handful of swing states, and ignoring the worries of most states - large and small.

Special Interests

Power of State Legislatures

Unlucky Luck

Ignoring Your Vote

Vague Values

More Options

Electoral Replacements

Electoral Tie

Favorite Son Effect

A Few States Wins

Constitutional Residence


Electoral College Table of Contents

 
July 26th 2007
Are Voter Registration Drives Being Put Out of Business?
AlterNet

This commentary on voter registration drives highlights the need for non-partisan universal voter registration.

July 17th 2007
Independents Roil Vote
Hartford Courant

FairVote's own Paul Fidalgo and Rob Richie say a potential "spoiler" problem in the upcoming presidential election points to the need for a national popular vote and instant runoff voting.

July 11th 2007
Movement Started To Take Over Electoral College
an WSOCTV Eyewitness News Special Report

Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin advocates the National Popular Vote bill.

June 25th 2007
Editorial: Obsolete Electoral College
The Milford Daily News

Editorial on National Popular Vote bill in Massachusetts state legislature

June 20th 2007
Sen. Migden�s Measure to Implement a National Popular Vote for President Passes Assembly Elections
California Chronicle

National Popular Vote bill passes California Assembly Elections & Redistricting Committee

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