The Electoral College versus the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (Bellingham/Whatcom County)

Join us for an engaging program organized by the Voting Rights Committee of the Bellingham/Whatcom County League of Women Voters in partnership with the Impact Club of Whatcom Community College.

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Doors open at 5:30 for food and conversation)

Location: Syre Auditorium, Whatcom Community College
237 West Kellogg Road
(WTA runs bus routes to campus though the Cordata Bus station)

Did you know?

• Five times in U.S. history, the winner of the national popular vote did not win the presidency in the Electoral College.
• We can elect the popular vote winner without a constitutional amendment.
• Legislative proposals have been introduced in the U.S. Congress to reform or eliminate the Electoral College system over 700 times.

The program includes two short videos and speakers will offer an overview of the Electoral College and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Our speakers will be joined by other experts to discuss related issues and answer your questions about the Electoral College, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and other alternatives.

Our goal is to make all LWVBWC events and materials accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please inform us at info@LWVbellinghamwhatcom.org of any barriers you may encounter, and request modifications or accommodations that will make our activities and information accessible to you. We will do our best to accommodate all needs, but we cannot guarantee that accessibility will be available in every instance.

For more information, contact us: events@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org or call 360-734-2366.