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Apr 22 2011October 29, 2014

Governor Shumlin Signs National Popular Vote into Law

Friday April 22, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the National Popular Vote bill (S.31) into law. VPIRG director Paul Burns also had a chance to address the media. Under NPV, the electoral votes from participating states are awarded to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states. This system guarantees that you cannot be elected President by coming in second, that every vote matters and that each state is relevant.

Feb 25 2011May 11, 2022

Town Meeting Day: Find your Vermont Town Clerk

Town meeting is a rare instance of real, face-to-face democracy that only happens in special places like Vermont. Every year Vermonters gather to debate and make important decisions on everything from the roads we drive on to our energy future. We encourage everyone to attend their local town meeting and make their voice heard.

Feb 25 2011October 29, 2014

State Senate passes VPIRG-backed National Popular Vote bill

Leave a Comment / Elections and Government Reform, News and Updates / By VPIRG

On Febuary 22nd 2011, the Vermont State Senate voted 20-10 on a bill (S. 31) that would have Vermont join a coalition of other states agreeing to give their Electoral College votes to whichever candidate won the national popular vote. The system would go into effect once enough states pass the bill to constitute a majority of votes in the Electoral College.