Why do we have the Electoral College? The history of and arguments against the institution
Whether the Electoral College is fair or necessary is subject to fierce debate that in some ways dates back to its founding. The concept emerged during the Constitutional Convention, which took place over a four-month period in 1787 to address issues with ...
What is the Electoral College and why is 270 so important?
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.
EXPLAINER: Electoral College vs. popular vote in the United States
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.
Texas has 40 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state.
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
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We can make U.S. elections more democratic without eliminating the Electoral College | Opinion
As we face the November 5 election, it’s a perfect time to see that our presidential election system is broken and to resolve to fix it.”
What is the Electoral College and how does it work? What to know amid popular vote results
The Electoral College has become one of the more controversial parts of the election cycle. Here's how it works and where Oklahoma plays a role.
What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It's a 538-member group that elects a president. The framers of the Constitution set it up to give more
Trump At 90 Electoral Votes, Harris At 27: US Media
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for results expected.
2020 presidential election results: Here’s how each state voted for Trump and Biden
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.
What is the Electoral College and how does it determine the president? What to know amid popular vote results
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,
US Election 2024: Here's What You Need To Know About Vote Counting And Results
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.
What is the Electoral College and how does it work? How many votes does Ohio have?
The Electoral College was conceived of and adopted at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. The Founding Fathers ...
Column: How the Founders saddled us with the Electoral College
In 2016 and 2020 Donald Trump lost the popular election by several million votes. But in 2016 he won in the Electoral College ...
Opinion: The Electoral College — a democratic and federal solution
The framers of the Constitution hoped the Electoral College would make the president more representative of our country’s ...
The Electoral College: Why do we have it and how does it — or doesn't it — work
Here's why presidential candidates have to concentrate on a handful of swing states and why the winner of the popular vote ...
Debunking 3 common myths about keeping the Electoral College
The Electoral College does not create a national campaign inclusive of rural areas. In fact, it does just the opposite.
Dear Dr. Phil, America’s Biggest DEI Program Is The Electoral College
This week, a Dr. Phil clip went viral stating America was built on hard work not DEI. But DEI is built into our history, ...
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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?
Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a ...
Texans showed out during early voting with nearly 9 million ballots cast statewide
More than 9 million Texans participated in early voting, reflecting a 48% turnout. See voter turnout for the top 10 largest ...