This chapter explores the historical significance and contemporary implications of the Electoral Count Act, established in 1887. Featuring insights from a law professor, it delves into the Act's crucial role in managing electoral vote disputes in Congress.
In this episode, we speak with Professor Stephen Siegel, a Professor of Law at DePaul University, about the Electoral Count Act, which sets the rules for Congress when it counts electoral votes. We explain what happens if there is just one slate and how Congress might resolve a controversy if there are competing slates of electors from one state.