A survey of 800 Idaho voters conducted on May 5–6, 2009 showed 77% overall support for the idea that the President of the United States should be the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states.
Voters were asked "How do you think we should elect the President: Should it be the candidate who gets the most votes in all 50 states, or the current Electoral College system?"
By political affiliation, support for a national popular vote was 79% among Republicans, 85% among Democrats, and 74% among others. By gender, support was 86% among women and 76% among men. By age, support was 83% among 18-29 year olds, 84% among 30-45 year olds, 84% among 46-65 year olds, and 77% for those older than 65.
A survey of 800 Idaho voters conducted on May 5–6, 2009 showed 77% overall support for the idea that the President of the United States should be the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states.
Voters were asked "How do you think we should elect the President: Should it be the candidate who gets the most votes in all 50 states, or the current Electoral College system?"
By political affiliation, support for a national popular vote was 79% among Republicans, 85% among Democrats, and 74% among others. By gender, support was 86% among women and 76% among men. By age, support was 83% among 18-29 year olds, 84% among 30-45 year olds, 84% among 46-65 year olds, and 77% for those older than 65.
see www.NationalPopularVote.com