George Edwards argues that the Electoral College violates the political principle of majority rule by allowing a candidate to win the presidency without the majority of the popular vote.
George Edwards argues that the Electoral College violates the political principle of majority rule. According to Edwards, the Electoral College undermines the principle of majority rule because it allows a candidate to win the presidency without receiving the majority of the popular vote. This is evident in cases where a candidate with a minority of the popular vote claims victory over a candidate who received more popular support. This violation of majority rule has led to calls for electoral reform, including proposals for a nationwide direct election by popular vote.