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Steven Heilman

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Assistant Professor RTPC of Mathematics, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt signs an official tally of the Electoral College votes from the 2016 presidential election, in January 2017. AP Photo/Zach Gibson

December 10, 2020

Why does the Electoral College exist, and how does it work? 5 essential reads

Jeff Inglis, The Conversation

Five scholars explain different aspects of the history, workings and effects of the Electoral College.

Staff of the House of Representatives review Illinois’ Electoral College vote report in January 2017. Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

July 15, 2020

The Electoral College is surprisingly vulnerable to popular vote changes

Steven Heilman, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Mathematically speaking, the Electoral College is built to virtually ensure narrow victories, making it very susceptible to manipulation and disinformation.

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