Unlike local or state offices, when we cast our votes for president, our votes aren't all tallied across the country and counted, with the winner with the most votes winning. A candidate can become president without getting the majority of the vote.
What is the electoral college? How does it work? Does it work by "plurality" or "majority"? What happens if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote? Come listen to a presentation and ask your questions regarding "Electing the President: The Electoral College--What It Is and How It Works" on Thursday, July 21, 4-5:30 PM, at the North Building of the United Community Church, at 1325 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Miriam Vincent, Staff Attorney for the Office of the Federal Register, will explain the historical context for the Electoral College and how it works. (The Office of the Federal Register is a non-political office within the National Archives and Records Administration. Miriam will be happy to answer any questions about the nuts and bolts of the process but cannot endorse or oppose any candidate or political platform.)
Miriam graduated from Lake Region Union High School, Pacific University, and Georgetown University Law Center. She is the first presenter for The Minister's Forum at the United Community Church where her mother, Rev. Joan Vincent, is the pastor. This will be the 4th time Miriam has been involved in the Electoral College process. One and all are invited to join the non-partisan discussion.
The League of Women Voters (who welcome anyone, not just women!) thanks the United Community Church for providing this educational opportunity for our community, and will provide information on how to connect with others supporting the mission of the LWV: encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy.
Like the church, the League is non-partisan: As an organization, the League does not support or oppose political parties or candidates, although members have the right to do so as private individuals.