dcraelin
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Today, in every every state, citizens vote directly for electors — as represented on the ballot by the candidates with which they are associated — but in most states the electors are still not legally bound to vote for any particular candidate. An elector could, in theory, throw his or her vote to any candidate! Since each candidate has his or her own slate of electors, however, and since the electors are chosen not only for their loyalty but because they take their responsibility seriously, this almost never happens. It last happened in 1988, when it had no impact on the outcome of the election.Which states? Do you know who your delegate is?Does anyone know who their Electoral College Delegate is?Why do we need to stick to outdated legislation when it comes to one of the most important political decisions in the life of the whole country? Why not popular vote? We believe in equality and democracy but for some reason let somebody decide the fate of of this country for us.
in some states you actually vote for the candidates's slate of electors directly....so if they have a ballot they know who they are.
it isnt like there is one delegate.....they are awarded depending on who wins the presidential election...each candidate has their own slate.
right but I think the actual names of electors are on the ballot in some states rather than the name of the candidate alonee.