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To: drewh

How ‘EXACTLY’ are the electors choosen? and does it happen at the convention?


6 posted on 11/27/2016 8:37:35 AM PST by Democrats hate too much
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To: Democrats hate too much

“The process for selecting electors varies throughout the United States. Generally, the political parties nominate electors at their State party conventions or by a vote of the party’s central committee in each State. Electors are often selected to recognize their service and dedication to their political party.”

www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/selects.html

These are the most loyal and dedicated of party members and the reason why so few become “faithless”. Currently just 2 of the Rep electors have indicated they will not vote for trump as has 1 of the Clinton electors.


13 posted on 11/27/2016 8:47:43 AM PST by billyboy15
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It happens at state conventions in almost all states. Likely Maine and Nebraska chose at Congressional District conventions. The job goes mostly to long-time party regulars. They are not anonymous by any stretch, especially in small states.

BTW, I know a guy who was an Iowa GOP Elector in 2004. He was bombed with requests to switch his vote to Kerry, so harassing Electors isn’t new.


16 posted on 11/27/2016 8:53:41 AM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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