FairVote - State Size

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

Electoral Replacements

Electoral Tie

Favorite Son Effect

A Few States Wins

Constitutional Residence

Electoral College Table of Contents



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	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	May 16th 2007 Our View: Electoral vote change would be good for the state and its people Fayetteville Observer The Fayetteville Observer backs the national popular vote plan as a means to make North Carolina in presidential elections, without amending the Constitution. May 15th 2007 College antics LA Daily News The LA Daily News is dubious about the soundness of national popular vote to get around the Electoral College. May 15th 2007 State Mostly Ignored by Candidates Charlotte Observer The North Carolina State Senate passes the National Popular Vote plan by a vote of 30-18. May 14th 2007 North Carolina Senate Agrees to Vote Plan for Electing President The Associated Press North Carolina takes one step closer toward joining the National Popular Vote compact after passage by the State Senate. May 3rd 2007 llinois leads way in breathing life into Electoral College Medill News Service This news story on the Illinois House passage of the National Popular Vote bill drives home why we need this fundamental change in our presidential elections. [ Previous ] [ Next ]