There is skepticism and confusion currently surrounding our government and the upcoming election. The Electoral College is being criticized for disenfranchising voters and being an antiquated and ineffective institution. The pandemic has amplified these concerns, presenting voters with a new level of uncertainty regarding how and if their votes will be counted. People are distrustful and angry on both sides of the aisle. We’ll be discussing the mounting anxiety surrounding the 2020 election, the role of the electoral college, and reforms that address the institution’s shortcomings.