Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should the Electoral College be abolished?
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Yes, we should abolish the Electoral College

This position holds that the US Electoral College should be abolished. It argues that the system no longer fits its purpose — it can override the popular vote, gives a minority of voters disproportionate influence, and distorts the weight of demographic shifts across the country.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The Electoral College doesn't reflect the popular vote
    The Electoral College fails to do what elections are fundamentally meant to do - to reflect what citizens want.
  2. The Electoral College disproportionately reflects demographic shifts in the U.S.
    The United States has changed significantly since the Electoral College was introduced, and it no longer reflects the reality of its population.
  3. The Electoral College gives a minority disproportionate influence
    The way the Electoral College is structured means that a relatively small amount of the population has disproportionate influence. This is fundamentally undemocratic.