This program is part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Most people believe that the person who gets the most votes should become president. This is not the case in the United States where the President and Vice President are elected by the Electoral College.

To learn more about the Electoral College, head over to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library this evening. Former state representative Tim Jerman will talk about the Electoral College and discuss the National Popular Vote (NPV).

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is a state-based effort to fix the Electoral College, guaranteeing the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes. NPV has passed 17 states (including Vermont) and has 205 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to bring it into effect.

Tim represented Essex Junction as a village trustee and then was a state representative for six terms from 2005-16. He now lives in East Montpelier. In 2011, Tim worked closely with Rep. Chris Pearson to pass the National Popular Vote bill in both the House and the Senate. He considers NPV to be one of the most important bills passed during his tenure in the Vermont House.

Free, in-person program at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Live streaming available at http://www.orcamedia.net.

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