Electoral College Focus Leaves Many Voters Overlooked

The U.S. Electoral College system sidelines voters outside key swing states, concentrating campaign attention and resources on a select few.

The Electoral College system gives disproportionate influence to a few battleground states, sidelining many voters nationwide.
Cities like Waukegan, Illinois, feel ignored by presidential campaigns due to their location in non-swing states.
Presidential candidates have made over 200 campaign stops in swing states, while visits to reliably Democratic Illinois remain scarce.
Residents of Waukegan express frustration over being overlooked, with some feeling disillusioned with the political process.
The community in Waukegan, despite feeling neglected, continues to engage in grassroots efforts to address local issues.