The Electoral College ensures that even the most sparsely populated states have an effect on the final result (Wyoming, Vermont, and Alaska come in at the three least populous US states, respectively), and that the most populous states don’t have an outsized say in the matter.

One of the quirks of the U.S. election process is that one candidate can win the popular vote but another can win the electoral vote and thus the presidency.

In the 2012, 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, Texas had 38 electoral votes. In 2004 and 2008, Texas had 34 electoral votes. The last time a Democrat won the state was 1976, w

In a quirk of American democracy, US citizens don’t actually get to directly choose their president. Instead, that responsibility lies with the electoral college—a process that dates back to the 18th century and has, at times, sparked controversy and confusion.

While we wait to see how Donald Trump does against Vice President Kamala Harris, here is a look back at the presidential election results in 2020.

With Election Day finally here, it's time to delve into the rules behind the Electoral College and how it decides who will be the next president. The Electoral College, which was first created in 1787 by the Founding Fathers,

As the US Election Day approaches, national and swing state polls have tightened, which could lead to a delay in vote counting in swing states.