By about 2 to 1, Americans want popular vote, not Electoral College, to decide who is president

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September 25, 2023

Majority of Americans continue to favor moving away from Electoral College

By about 2 to 1, Americans want popular vote, not Electoral College, to decide who is president

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By about 2 to 1, Americans want popular vote, not Electoral College, to decide who is president

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Majority of Americans continue to favor moving away from Electoral College
Most Democrats support moving to a popular vote for president, while Republicans are more divided
Conservative Republicans stand out for their support for maintaining the Electoral College
Highly politically engaged Republicans are least likely to support moving to a popular vote for president

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