Surveys show Americans do not believe the political system is serving them. A mathematician of democracy highlights evidence-based changes that could improve matters without tearing the nation apart.
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As the US election comes to a head, polls still show a close race.
In America’s convoluted system, a presidential candidate can win the popular vote, yet lose the electoral vote in a landslide. Here’s why this system exists.
Five scholars explain different aspects of the history, workings and effects of the Electoral College.
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Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College
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Interim Dean and James F. Ackerman Professor; College of Education, Purdue University, Purdue University
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Assistant Professor RTPC of Mathematics, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Westminster College
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Emeritus Faculty, US government and politics specialist, Australian National University
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Mathematics, Director of Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, Wellesley College