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.
What is the Electoral College, how many electors does Michigan have?
Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Electoral College is how the president (and vice president) of the United States is elected. In the U.S., there are 538 electors who each get an electoral vote between all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
How the U.S. elects its presidents: The Electoral College explained
Every four years, U.S. citizens cast their votes in favor of the next commander in chief; however, while every vote counts, it is ultimately the Electoral College that determines who will be the next U.
How does the Electoral College work? Here's a breakdown of electoral votes by state
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.
Election 2024: What is the Electoral College and how will it select the president?
They will cast their votes in the state they represent on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December, the National Archives said. That means it will happen on Dec. 17, 2024.
The world is trying to make sense of the U.S. electoral college
The United States has a distinctive system by which presidents are elected indirectly. Every four years, the world tries to figure it out.
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.
2024 Electoral College map, results: How to follow live election coverage
Polls have shown the presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is close. Here's how to follow live results of the electoral college.
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.
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The Electoral College decides the president. Why it exists (and how many votes per state)
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The Electoral College explained: How it works and why your vote is important
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How the Electoral College works and why Americans are pushing for change
Every presidential election cycle, Americans cast their votes for candidates who align with their values and priorities.
Why do we have the Electoral College? The history of and arguments against the institution
The Electoral College is a controversial step in the U.S. election process that dates back to the 18th century. While ...
How the U.S. election process differs from others around the world
The U.S. presidential election draws the kind of international interest and news coverage often reserved for elections much ...
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Dick Spotswood: Candidates should sign pledge to trust Marin’s electoral process
Not trusting voting by mail is a fabricated excuse by losers to justify claims that their defeat was due to skullduggery.
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USJ holds mock election to help engage students in electoral process
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University School of Jackson Lower School held a mock election Tuesday.
Lake Bluff Middle School students learn about presidential electoral process through simulated election
It was a typical event seen ahead of Election Day anywhere across the country. The political party representatives made their ...