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| Helen Kelly - LWV |
Helen Kelly of the League of Women voters explained the National Vote Proposal (NVP) to the Villages Democrats at the monthly meeting April 13th at Colony Cottage.
The proposal would guarantee the winner of the popular vote would become President. The current system allows the winner of the Electoral College vote in a limited number of large states to win the Presidency while losing the popular vote.
Americans elect all officials, from mayors to governors and state legislators to U.S. senators, via popular vote, except two—the President and Vice President of the United States.
The LWVFL believes it is time electors are guided by the majority of Americans who agree on the person who should lead the nation. Acting in concert with the electoral system, they are working to educate the public and legislators about the benefits of legislation that would instruct our electors to vote for the Presidential candidate who captures the most votes in all 50 states. In the current Electoral College system, the presidency is awarded to the candidate who wins at least 270 of the 538 available electoral votes.
The Constitution gives state legislatures the right to choose how presidential electors are chosen. Since the 19th century, each state (with the exceptions of Maine and Nebraska) has awarded its electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote in that state. But under the NPV system, states would commit to awarding their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote instead.
The Compact will go into effect only when states controlling at least 270 electoral votes have joined. In the election after that threshold is reached, the NPV states would ensure that the winner of the national popular vote becomes President. While the Compact would not abolish the Electoral College, it would guarantee that the winner of the Electoral College vote and popular vote are the same
The Constitution gives state legislatures the right to choose how presidential electors are chosen. Since the 19th century, each state (with the exceptions of Maine and Nebraska) has awarded its electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote in that state. But under the NPV system, states would commit to awarding their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote instead.
The Compact will go into effect only when states controlling at least 270 electoral votes have joined. In the election after that threshold is reached, the NPV states would ensure that the winner of the national popular vote becomes President. While the Compact would not abolish the Electoral College, it would guarantee that the winner of the Electoral College vote and popular vote are the same
Oregon could become the next state to join the compact pledging to devote its electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote in future presidential elections if enough states sign on.
The State’s Senate passed a bill calling for Oregon to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which more than a dozen States and the District of Columbia have already entered into. The States will not shift their vote allocations until their combined electoral votes equal 270, enough to decide a presidential election.
Currently, the number stands at 189, and Oregon has seven electoral votes. The bill, which passed the State Senate 17 to 12, now heads to Oregon’s House for consideration. Should it pass, it would be up to Democratic Gov. Kate Brown to either sign the bill into law or veto it. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, Brown’s office has said she supports the measure.
Last week, New Mexico joined the compact, which was already adopted by California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington State and the District of
Columbia.
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| Villages Democrats President Chris Stanley in the center, chats with members prior to the April 13th meeting |
Chris Stanley stepped up to the podium and received an enthusiastic welcome when she took over the reins as President of the Villages Democrats on April 13th.
Following a brief summary of the club's origin in 2001 and growth since then, she reminded members of the goal of the organization is to elect Democrats. She advised them to avoid diversions, saying we can't handle every outrage flowing from Washington.
Taking note of the large and talented field of candidates for President, she advised members to support their favorites, but to speak in positive terms of all of them. as the front runners emerge. "Keep your eye on the ball," she counseled.
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Interested in running for office?
Deanna Dean, former Chair of the Sumter County Democrat Executive Committee, now a resident of Lake County, invites potential Democratic office seekers to attend a seminar on how to run for office on Saturday, May 4th.
Deanna Dean, former Chair of the Sumter County Democrat Executive Committee, now a resident of Lake County, invites potential Democratic office seekers to attend a seminar on how to run for office on Saturday, May 4th.
The location is the LCEA Building, 1713 South Street in Leesburg. It will last from 9 am to noon.
Mike Hardy is heading candidate recruitment in Sumter County and persons interested in exploring their options can contact him by calling the County Headquarters and asking to have him call back. The Headquarters is located at 300 S. Main in Wildwood and the phone number is 352-794-1351.
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