There’s a lot of controversy about how we elect our president. Abolishing the Electoral College would require a constitutional amendment. But there’s a workaround: a state-based approach called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Join us as we delve into the benefits and disadvantages of both and how to ensure equal representation.
Panelists: Dr. Paul Schumaker, professor emeritus, political science, University of Kansas
Dr. Burdett Loomis, professor emeritus, social and behavioral sciences-political science, University of Kansas
Moderator: Dr. Andrea Vieux, assistant professor, political science, Johnson County Community College
9-10:30 a.m.: Panel discussion followed by Q&A
10:30-11 a.m.: Redistricting workshop on community mapping