The United States has used the
Critics of the Electoral College say it’s unfair that a candidate can become president without winning the most votes nationwide. Plus, they say, choosing presidents by popular vote would encourage candidates to pay attention to voters in every state, not just those in
Many other people, however, say getting rid of the Electoral College could give populous states much more influence over the outcome of elections than less populous ones. An advantage of the current system, they argue, is that it ensures a president has support from people nationwide, because no single region has enough electoral votes to provide a majority.
Should we get rid of the Electoral College? Read on to learn what Americans on both sides of the debate are saying.