In the midst of another chaotic presidential contest, states are seeking to add safeguards to the post-election process, including by ensuring that electoral votes go to the right candidate.
Illinois this month became the latest state to undercut what are known as faithless electors, who attempt to cast an Electoral College vote for a candidate who didn’t win their state’s popular vote. Legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) earlier this month requires presidential electors to pledge to vote for their party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees when the electoral college meets after the election.
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