One argument against the electoral college is that it can lead to what outcome?

The argument that the electoral college can lead to a loss of individual voter significance is based on the way the electoral system allocates electoral votes based on state outcomes rather than on a simple nationwide tally of votes. In many instances, a candidate can win the presidency without securing a majority of the popular vote due to the winner-takes-all approach adopted by most states. This can diminish the importance of individual votes, especially in states where one party is heavily favored. Voters in those states may feel that their votes do not count as much because the electoral allocation mechanism distorts the actual preferences expressed in the popular vote.

For instance, a voter in a solidly blue state might feel their vote has less impact if the state's electoral votes are all awarded to the Democratic candidate regardless of the small percentage of votes that went to opposing candidates. This perception can lead to voter apathy and disengagement, undermining the democratic principle that every vote matters equally.

While the other options present valid ideas related to the electoral college, they do not directly address the core argument regarding individual voter significance. The potential for a unanimous decision by electors is rare and does not speak to individual voter value, and while concerns about voter fraud exist in discussions about elections, they do