What is the Electoral College? These pictures explain how we vote for president.
Presidential elections in the U.S. aren't decided by popular vote. They are instead determined by the Electoral College. Here's how it works.
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
How Many Electoral College Votes Do the Seven Battleground States Have?
Just 93 out of 538 electoral votes are likely to decide the presidential election. The seven swing states have a combined total of 93 Electoral College votes, or 17.3% of the total, with both candidates devoting huge amounts of time and money trying to win them.
The Electoral College decides the president. Why it exists (and how many votes per state)
The Electoral College is part of the answer. Rather than a simple nationwide winner-take-all system, the U.S. president is chosen by the electoral college – a delegate-based process that does not always align with the popular vote.
California has 54 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state.
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
Letters to the Editor: The U.S. has a democracy problem thanks to the electoral college
Multiple issues poll at two-thirds support among voters, but little gets done. The electoral college deserves blame. We need constitutional reform.
What is the Electoral College? What to know for Election Day 2024
After months of campaigning, a candidate swap and plenty more news, Election Day is here and votes are being counted. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are facing off to see who will be in control of the White House for the next four years.
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How does the electoral college work?
When the Founding Fathers were drafting the Constitution, they created the electoral college process as a compromise between those who wanted Congress to pick the president and those who wanted ...
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How does the Electoral College work and why is it used to elect presidents?
How are electors for the Electoral College chosen? The process for selecting electors varies by state, but typically, ...
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What Happens If Neither Presidential Candidate Gets 270 Electoral Votes? It Would Get Messy
An Electoral College tie is unlikely, but not impossible, in a presidential race that appears to be neck and neck With the 2024 presidential election just days away, Democrat Kamala Harris and ...
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Here’s why we have an Electoral College and who’s in it
Since the Electoral College process is part of the original design of the Constitution, it would be necessary to pass a constitutional amendment to change this system. The Electoral Count Act ...
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Ballot 101: What happens if there is an Electoral College tie?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — When the Founding Fathers couldn’t agree on how to elect a president, they compromised with the Electoral College. Thirteen years later, an electoral college ...
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A Conversation with Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger, Louisville’s Next Sixth District Councilman, Part 3
In this encore edition of our three-part series, Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger sits down with freelance writer Charlie Cy to discuss his stances on several of the electrically charged national and ...
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A refresher course on the Electoral College: How does it work?
Rather, they're chosen through the Electoral College process. Each state receives as many electors as it has members of Congress. For example, Ohio has 17 electors, Kentucky has eight electors ...