1. Democracy

2. Voter Fraud & Voter Suppression
How Election Fraud works in the real world
Fraud attacks the process, rarely the vote
California Political Reform Act (fppc.ca.gov)
Electronic voting: Hacking v. Error
Voting Rights Act
Shelby County v. Holder (statute of limitations on voter suppression)

3. Gerrymandering & Disenfranchisement
Courts more likely to conclude gerrymandering is unconstitutional based on race than on party affiliation
“The 2010 redistricting cycle produced some of the worst partisan gerrymanders on record. The technology will only get better, so the cycle will only get worse.” Justice Kagan, concurring, Gill v. Whitford, 2018

4. Sovereignty v. Representation
Both the Electoral College and US Senate give greater power to low populations states
(usconstitution.net)
Historic Reasons:
Founding Fathers thought it would work well
(although they didn’t initially plan on the party system – 12th amendment)
States were the equivalent of sovereign nations
Slavery

5. Splitting up California

6. Modern Information Warfare
Instant global communication
Russian influence
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