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TIL that the winner-take-all method that states use in the electoral college wasn't always the default method. In fact, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton both disapproved of this system when it was implemented.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College#Evolution_to_the_general_ticket
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https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1g3yey8/til_that_the_winnertakeall_method_that_states_use/

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Madison also drafted a constitutional amendment that would ensure the original "district" plan of the framers. Jefferson agreed with Hamilton and Madison saying, "all agree that an election by districts would be the best." Jefferson explained to Madison's correspondent why he was doubtful of the amendment being ratified: "the states are now so numerous that I despair of ever seeing another amendment of the constitution."

Tldr: founders saw the evolution and hated it.
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