A.G. File No. 2007-052

The Proportional Representation in Presidential Elections Act

October 02, 2007

 


This measure alters existing procedures for selection of presidential electors in certain situations. Under the measure, political parties would nominate an elector in each congressional district and two electors on a statewide basis. If a majority of other states have adopted some form of proportional voting for the presidential election, the elector of the political party which received the highest number of votes in each California congressional district would be certified as the state's presidential elector of that district. Similarly, the two electors of the political party which received the plurality of statewide votes would be certified as the statewide electors. If, however, a majority of other states have not adopted some form of proportional voting, then the current system of certifying all electors from the political party receiving the highest number of statewide votes would continue. This measure also eliminates the authorization for compensation to electors or reimbursement of their travel expenses.