Brookings Institution

It’s Time to Abolish the Electoral College

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  • 9/15/2019
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In this paper, Darrell M. West explains the history of the Electoral College, why he thinks it is no longer a constructive force in American politics, and why it is time to move to the direct popular election of presidents.


Discussion Questions

How would using the national popular vote impact rural America’s influence on presidential elections?