Vermont Senator Changed How Presidents Are Chosen

On June 15, 1804, Vermont’s own Senator Stephen Bradley’s amendment to the Constitution officially changed how presidents and vice presidents are elected—ending the chaotic era where the top electoral vote winner became president and the runner-up became vice president, often leading to political gridlock. His solution? Require candidates to run as a ticket, a move that reshaped American elections and laid the foundation for the system we still use today. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d40f7f3bfe1a61b2