Majority of Americans favor replacing Electoral College with popular vote for presidential elections

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September 15, 2023

10. How Americans view proposals to change the political system

Majority of Americans favor replacing Electoral College with popular vote for presidential elections

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10. How Americans view proposals to change the political system
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Majority of Americans favor replacing Electoral College with popular vote for presidential elections
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