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Political "trigger" undercuts NPV's moral claim

February 8, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

If legislators are really concerned about their state winner-take-all law, there are other alternatives.

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How close is NPV to hijacking presidential elections?

February 5, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

The bottom line is that NPV is a major threat to the Constitution and the integrity of presidential elections.

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Why NPV might drive down voter turnout

February 4, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

Opponents of the Electoral College often claim a national popular vote would result in higher turnout. Here we debunk the myth that a national popular vote would make every state a “battleground.”

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Election law ignorance fuels NPV push

February 3, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

NPV advocates claims of simplicity break like waves upon the rocks of reality.

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2020 Voter Turnout Not Tied to “Battleground State” Status

January 27, 2021 by Sean Parnell in Defending the Electoral College

Those who believe NPV will produce a consequential increase in voter turnout should consider the evidence, which suggests that there are other much more effective changes waiting to be championed tha…

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Reapportionment and the instability of the NPV compact

January 26, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

One flaw of NPV is especially obvious this year, as the census results in the reapportionment of congressional seats among the states.

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Utah’s Bunnie Keen peddles NPV’s big lie

January 21, 2021 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

NPV’s Utah “organizer,” Bunnie Keen, claims that the NPV change is minor and simple, but also that it would transform the way presidential politics works. Which is it?

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What happens on January 6th?

December 16, 2020 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

The Constitution sets up a framework for presidential elections—the state-by-state process now known as the Electoral College—but leaves the details to state legislatures and to Congress.

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Electoral College vote highlights this important institution

December 14, 2020 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

The day the Electoral College votes is a vital part of our Constitutional process predicated on a robust system of checks and balances.

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How the Electoral College works

December 14, 2020 by Trent England in Defending the Electoral College

We walk through a few of the most common questions and misunderstandings about the Electoral College.

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