Based on the current allocation of electoral votes, a candidate could win the presidency with electoral majorities in only 11 states.  Conversely, a candidate could win every vote in 40 states and still lose the presidency.

The 11 States that can elect the President (Electoral Votes in parenthesis): California (55), Texas (34), New York (31), Florida (27), Illinois (21), Pennsylvania (21), Ohio (20), Michigan (17), Georgia (15), New Jersey (15), North Carolina (15). Total: 271 Electoral Votes.

Constitutional Residence

State Size

Special Interests

State Legislatures

Unlucky Luck

Ignoring Your Vote

More Options

Vague Values

Electoral Replacements

Electoral Tie

Favorite Son Effect

 
Electoral College Table of Contents


 

September 16th 2004
States must act to bring end to arcane voting system
Star-News

Rob Richie is quoted in support of national popular vote in an article that supports proprotional allocation of electoral votes until the Electoral College can be abolished.

September 8th 2004
The Electoral College Votes Against Equality
Los Angeles Times

September 1st 2004
Hurdles Remain for American Voters Who Live Overseas
New York Times

August 29th 2004
Abolish the Electoral College
New York Times

On August 29, 2004, the New York Times reversed its position and called for direct election of the president.

August 6th 2004
Electoral College Encourages Fraud
Amherst Bulletin

Ryan O'Donnell writes that fraud in presidential elections won't end with the introduction of papertrails.

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