End the Electoral College
It’s time to end the outdated practice of the Electoral College. While it may have made sense more than two centuries ago, today it stands in the way of the fundamental democratic principle of “one person, one vote.” Every ballot should carry equal weight, no matter where in the country — or in New Hampshire — it’s cast.
At a time when Americans are divided on so many issues, this is one reform that can unite us. Both Democrats and Republicans should agree that every citizen’s voice deserves to count equally. The Electoral College distorts our elections, focusing attention on only a handful of swing states while the rest of the nation is largely ignored. Ending this system would strengthen election security and build greater public trust.
As a board member of the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, I know this is a goal worth pursuing. A clear majority of Americans believe that the president should be elected by a direct popular vote. For more information, look for the League of Women Voters’ table at the Concord rally on Oct. 18 or visit nationalpopularvote.com.