Episode 691: GOP-Controlled NH Legislature Proposes Proportional Presidential Electoral Votes. Will Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Follow?

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 9, 2025
GOP-Controlled NH Legislature Proposes Proportional Presidential Electoral Votes.
Will Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Follow?
Legislation unveiled Monday by the New Hampshire Senate would change the state’s four Presidential electoral votes from “winner take all” to “proportional,” based on which party wins its two Congressional districts. Gerrymander the districts, and you guarantee more votes for your Presidential candidate.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

National Archives - Distribution of Electoral Votes
New Hampshire Legislature - Senate Bill 11
WMUR - Senate Republicans propose bill to reallocate New Hampshire's electoral votes
New Hampshire Bulletin - 2022 House Republicans stand by proposed overhaul of state’s congressional districts
New Hampshire Bulletin - (2022) Sununu says he will veto congressional district maps

Groups Taking Action:

Open Democracy Map-a-Thon Project, League of Women Voters NH, NH Campaign for Voting Rights, ACLU NH
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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