National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

No country still uses an electoral college − except the US

The electoral college has got to go. It’s an outdated, archaic system that no longer serves the interests of the American people. It’s mind-boggling that in this day and age, a candidate can win the popular vote by millions and still lose the election due to the electoral college. How is that fair or democratic?

The argument that without the electoral college, presidential candidates would only focus on more populated areas doesn’t hold water. The majority of Americans didn’t even live in urban areas until 1920, so this notion is simply unfounded. Plus, the fact that a reported 79% of campaign ad money has gone into just 7 states since Kamala entered the race shows just how skewed the electoral college system is.… Continue reading

Harris leads Trump in polls, but remains an underdog due to the Electoral College

As the election season heats up and the polls show Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump, the uncomfortable truth remains: the Electoral College could once again stand in the way of a fair and democratic outcome. I, like many others, am frustrated by a system that allows a candidate to win the presidency without winning the popular vote. It’s disheartening to think that the will of the people could be overshadowed by a flawed and outdated mechanism.

The notion that Democrats have to win in a landslide to secure victory, while Republicans can squeak by with the Electoral College’s help, is deeply troubling.… Continue reading