A Few States to Win
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


 
April 19th 2008
Anyone else upset about Electoral College?
Ashville Citizen-Times

Commentary by John Boyle on problems with the Electoral College.

March 24th 2008
Idea of National Popular Vote weighed by Ariz. lawmakers
The Arizona Republic

The Arizona Republic reports on the growing attention the National Popular Vote plan is receiving nationwide and in its home state of Arizona.

March 6th 2008
A Way Out of the Nader Dilemma
Philadelphia Daily News

New America Foundation's Steven Hill touts instant runoff voting as a solution to the spoiler problem presented by third party candidates, like Ralph Nader.

March 6th 2008
Nader Enters the Race
The Harvard Independent

Harvard student discusses instant runoff voting as the smart solution to allow entrance of third parties into our political system.

March 3rd 2008
Think you have the right to vote? Think again
The DeLand Deltona Beacon

Leon County (FL) Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho discusses the need for an affirmative right to vote in the U.S. Constitution.

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