What is the Electoral College and how does it determine the president? What to know amid popular vote results
The Electoral College is how the president of the United States is elected. In the U.S., there are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To win the election, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which is the majority of the College.
Less than a third of Americans want to keep the Electoral College, one survey found. Here's how this system is used to elect ...
In the race to 270 electoral votes, California and Texas are the biggest prizes, but all eyes are on seven battleground ...
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Lawrence O'Donnell likens Electoral College to voter suppression in safe red and blue statesThe MSNBC host noted the system keeps millions of voters home, calling it an "enormous" force of voter suppression ...
It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College. This map shows ...
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Seven states lost one electoral vote each, while six states gained representation for the 2024 presidential election.
Without the Electoral College, eight to 10 large states would determine the election. California has a larger population than ...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' vice presidential running mate, recently spoke out against the Electoral College, saying ...
With the Election Day 2024 upon us and millions of Americans already casting their votes, here's what to know about a key ...
A guide to today's races and ballot questions, a look at security at polling places, and how to decompress from the stress.
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