In those books the nation of Panem is the wealthy, decadent powerful few of the Capitol wielding absolute control over the masses spread throughout provinces far away. The elites NEVER see the reality of life for the majority of the country and they don't care to. They are insulated away inside their bubble. Not giving a damn about what they inflict on those backward rubes in the districts beyond. Or seemingly where their food, their energy REALLY comes from until it's too late.
The liberals of the northeast and the left coast should be very thankful for the Electoral College. It has probably saved their lives.
It’s time to stop engaging whiny Leftists with their crying about the popular vote, just ignore them.