FairVote - 23rd amendment

February 27th 2006
Count 'Em
The New Yorker

New Yorker columnist Hendrik Hertzberg touts merits of National Popular Vote plan.

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.

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.

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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	23rd Amendment This amendment gives Washington DC representation in the Electoral College. Full Text Section 1. The District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a state, but in no event more than the least populous state; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the states, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a state; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 12th Amendment Past Attempts at Reform Electoral College Table of Contents	February 27th 2006 Count 'Em The New Yorker New Yorker columnist Hendrik Hertzberg touts merits of National Popular Vote plan. 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. 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. 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 ]