Gov. Howard Dean On Changing How Americans Vote

Amid one of the most divisive presidential campaigns in modern U.S. history, people are already talking about how to improve the election process.

One proposal on the ballot in Maine this November would change the way ballots are cast for state lawmakers and members of Congress. If the ballot question passes, Maine voters would rank candidates by preference, rather than choose only one person for each seat.

Supporters say that it is more democratic. Opponents argue that it will confuse voters and reduce turnout. And former Vermont governor and presidential candidate Howard Dean wants to use the system to replace the electoral college and revolutionize the way we cast our votes for the Presidency.

Gov. Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont, 2004 presidential candidate, and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005-2009. He tweets @GovHowardDean.