2 Minn. lawmakers want to change the Electoral College
Rep. Pat Garofalo
Jim Mone | AP file
The Electoral College is again a topic of discussion after President-elect Donald Trump won the majority of electoral votes while losing the popular vote in the presidential election.
State House Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul.
Minnesota Legislature
MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with two Minnesota lawmakers who have proposed changing the system: Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo and DFL Rep. John Lesch. He asked them to explain — and defend — their idea.
To hear the entire conversation, use the audio player above.
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