Issues Studied by the League of Women Voters

Pros & Cons of the National Popular Vote Concept

Before taking a position on an issue the League conducts studies first. Local Leagues are encouraged to participate in these studies.

Learn about the Pros & Cons of the National Popular Vote Concept

LWVNY Status on the Study of a National Popular Vote (Compact for a National Vote)

Please visit http://www.lwvny.org for latest updates on the proposed study of a National Popular Vote.

The following references give a good introduction and both pro and con arguments for the Compact:

1. A good introduction: http://www.nationalpopularvote.com/pages/videos.php
2. Con argument: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=979537
3. Pro evaluation: http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/jol/vol44_1chang.pdf

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