A clear majority of respondents favor major constitutional changes, with 83%‑93% supporting the abolition of the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote, and similarly high backing for independent redistricting commissions and other reforms.
A majority (83%‑93%) of respondents back sweeping constitutional amendments, especially replacing the Electoral College with a popular vote.
These results indicate strong public desire for democratic reforms and greater governmental accountability, suggesting potential momentum for future constitutional amendment initiatives.
A majority of respondents (between 83% and 93%) agree that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a popular vote for president and vice-president.
Respondents view the current Electoral College system as ineffective and support a constitutional amendment to replace it with direct election.
A constitutional amendment to replace the Electoral College with a direct popular vote, wherein each voter casts a single ballot and the ticket receiving the most votes wins. This proposal aligns with a clear majority of respondents who consider the current Electoral College ineffective and favor abolition in favor of a popular vote . Respondents’ support ranges from 83% to 93% . The policy details are directly supported by participant statements endorsing popular election and describing the non‑functioning of the Electoral College .
Require that congressional districts be drawn by independent, non‑partisan state commissions that minimize distance and avoid irregular shapes, forming convex districts where practicable. This approach is intended to reduce partisan gerrymandering by removing direct legislative control over district maps. Support for this proposal ranges from 83% to 93% .
Mandate that Congress establish a mechanism for citizens to submit initiatives; after signatures from two‑thirds of the states, the proposal appears on the next federal ballot and, if approved by two‑thirds of voters, becomes law. Support for this direct democratic tool ranges from 75% to 86 .
No member of Congress, their immediate family members, close associates, or business partners shall buy, sell, or trade stocks, bonds, real estate, derivatives, or any other financial instruments while holding office or within five years of the end of their latest term. Support for this conflict‑of‑interest restriction ranges from 73% to 85 .
No President, Vice President, Member of Congress, Judge, or Officer of the United States shall, through the exercise of their official powers or responsibilities, willfully cause harm to American citizens. Support for this constitutional safeguard ranges from 70% to 83 .