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.
What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College between Harris and Trump
The first candidate to receive 270 Electoral votes wins the presidency. But here's what happens if Kamala Harris and Donald Trump end up deadlocked at 269.
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.
Donald Trump wins Michigan, gets state's 15 electoral votes
Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan to win the state's 15 electoral votes, election results show.
Final 2024 electoral map results: See how many votes Trump, Harris had
President-elect Donald Trump had a historic comeback in the 2024 election after losing four years ago to President Joe Biden. Here's a look at the final 2024 electoral map.
Popular vote won't give Trump our electors
Chris Cargill says a national popular vote would result in Washington state’s electoral votes going to Donald Trump in the last election. The whole point of a national popular vote is to eliminate the electoral college,
Exploring why more Latinos voted for Trump and what it means for future elections
While a majority of Black and Latino voters turned out for Vice President Kamala Harris this election, President-elect Donald Trump made significant inroads with both groups. Voter surveys from the Associated Press show Trump won 43 percent of the overall Latino vote,
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What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College? What it could mean for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Does a tie in the Electoral College mean a tie in the presidency? Not exactly. Electors meet on Dec. 17 to cast their votes.
What state has the most electoral votes?: Here's a state-by-state Electoral College breakdown
In the race to 270 electoral votes, California and Texas are the biggest prizes, but all eyes are on seven battleground ...