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What is the US electoral college, and how does it work?
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The US presidential election occurs on 5 November; the president is elected by the electoral college, not directly by voters. There are 538 electoral votes, with a majority of 270 needed to win. States award all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state. California has the most electoral votes at 54, while states like Wyoming, Alaska, and North Dakota have the minimum of three. Candidates can win the presidency without winning the popular vote, as seen in 2016 when Donald Trump won despite losing by nearly three million votes to Hillary Clinton. The electoral college was established in 1787 due to communication challenges and was favored by southern states. Pros include the importance of smaller states and easier recounts; cons include the potential for the popular vote winner to lose and the focus on swing states. In 2024, key swing states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The concept of 'fake electors' emerged in 2020 when pro-Trump Republicans attempted to overturn election results in seven states.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53558176
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The US presidential election occurs on 5 November; the president is elected by the electoral college, not directly by voters. There are 538 electoral votes, with a majority of 270 needed to win. States award all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state. California has the most electoral votes at 54, while states like Wyoming, Alaska, and North Dakota have the minimum of three. Candidates can win the presidency without winning the popular vote, as seen in 2016 when Donald Trump won despite losing by nearly three million votes to Hillary Clinton. The electoral college was established in 1787 due to communication challenges and was favored by southern states. Pros include the importance of smaller states and easier recounts; cons include the potential for the popular vote winner to lose and the focus on swing states. In 2024, key swing states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The concept of 'fake electors' emerged in 2020 when pro-Trump Republicans attempted to overturn election results in seven states.
#UsElections #ElectoralCollege #PresidentialElection #SwingStates #PopularVote #FakeElectors #2024Election #Politics #Democracy #Government
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53558176