The Electoral College decides the president. Why it exists (and how many votes per state)
The American president is chosen by the Electoral College, not the popular vote. Here's why that is and how it works.
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.
How does the Electoral College work? A simple explanation for the 2024 presidential election
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
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Election means first test for changes to electoral vote process
Election experts expect the main law enacted in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to pass its first major test this year.
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 and how many votes are needed to win the election?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns. Republicans Trump and Bush lost the popular vote during their presidential runs but won the Electoral College to claim the nation’s top office.
Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads
The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College. U.S. has had several articles explaining the history and effects of the United States’ curious method of choosing a president,
What is the Electoral College, how many electoral votes does Michigan have?
Michigan has 15 electoral votes. The winner of the 2024 presidential race will need an additional 255 if they win Michigan.
2024 election: How many electoral college votes does each state have?
The race for the White House is nearly decided. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are battling to win the 2024 presidential election. They need 270 electoral votes to win.
How Ohio’s electoral college votes are counted
The winner of the presidential race won’t be decided by the number of votes cast, but by a group of 538 that make up the Electoral College. Under the Electoral College, all 50 states and the District of Columbia are allocated a certain number of electoral votes equal to their number
Electoral College: These 13 states have a different number of electoral votes than they did in 2020
Seven states lost one electoral vote each, while six states gained representation for the 2024 presidential election.
Changes in the Electoral College map for 2024
The Electoral College map may look a little different this year than the one you’re used to seeing — or at least the one from ...
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Here's how many electoral votes each US state gets
States award electoral votes largely on a winner-takes-all basis, with a candidate needing a majority of 270 votes to win.
How many electoral votes does California have?
CALIFORNIA, USA — As the electoral vote is tallied for the presidential election, the West Coast is still waiting to make its ...
Why do Maine and Nebraska split their electoral votes?
Rather than allotting all the state's electoral points to the winner of the statewide popular vote, some of their electoral ...
How many electoral votes does Ohio have?
Ohio experienced a change with its electoral votes this year. While the Electoral College for decades has had 538 votes for ...
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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 ...
What is the Electoral College? Local political analyst explains
Before a U.S. presidential candidate is elected, they have to win 270 electoral votes as part of the Electoral College. Political analyst, Dr. Stephen Coleman explains that the Electoral College is ...