FairVote - Electoral Tie

February 27th 2006
Group Presses States to Team Up Against Electoral College
Congressional Quarterly

An article that summarizes the recent kickoff of FairVote's National Popular Vote campaign.

February 12th 2006
Electoral Vote Fosters Neglect of Most States by Candidates
The Mercury News

FairVote Chair John Anderson, shows how the Electoral College neglects a large majority of voters in this most important of elections.

February 12th 2006
The Youth Vote
L.A. Times

FairVote's Chris Pearson argues that one reason for low voter turnout among young people is the two-tiered system of battleground and spectator states.

January 1st 2006
Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois
Chicago Tribune

FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College.

November 30th 2005
Presidential races don't value state, group says
Aberdeen News

FairVote's Who Picks the President? report sparks discussion about primary reform

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	Electoral Tie When there is a tie in the Electoral College, the election is thrown into Congress, with the House picking the President and the Senate choosing the Vice President. In the House, each state is given one vote, an even further deviation from the principle of one person one vote. Furthermore, the whole setup provides the chance for a President and Vice President to be selected from different parties. If by chance no Vice Presidential candidate manages to obtain a majority in the Senate, there exists no provision in the Constitution providing an explanation of the procedure to follow. There is also no provision that addresses the possibility of Senators or Representatives running for President or Vice President voting for themselves. Favorite Son Effect 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 College Table of Contents	February 27th 2006 Group Presses States to Team Up Against Electoral College Congressional Quarterly An article that summarizes the recent kickoff of FairVote's National Popular Vote campaign. February 12th 2006 Electoral Vote Fosters Neglect of Most States by Candidates The Mercury News FairVote Chair John Anderson, shows how the Electoral College neglects a large majority of voters in this most important of elections. February 12th 2006 The Youth Vote L.A. Times FairVote's Chris Pearson argues that one reason for low voter turnout among young people is the two-tiered system of battleground and spectator states. January 1st 2006 Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois Chicago Tribune FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College. November 30th 2005 Presidential races don't value state, group says Aberdeen News FairVote's Who Picks the President? report sparks discussion about primary reform [ Previous ] [ Next ]