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 does it choose the president?
Every four years, Americans cast ballots to determine their chosen President of the United States, but technically speaking, the choice isn’t theirs alone.
Massachusetts has 11 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state.
Massachusetts has 11 electoral votes because it has nine U.S. House representatives and two U.S. senators. Like the overwhelming majority of states, there is a winner-take-all format. Only Maine and Nebraska award electoral votes by Congressional district.
How many Electoral College voters does Texas have? Learn who represents the state
The general election has concluded, but the Electoral College still needs to cast its official votes to finalize the presidential results. This likely will not change the results of the popular vote.
What is the Electoral College, and how does it work? Kentucky's votes went to Trump
Read more about how it works from our partners at USA Today. How many Electoral College votes does Kentucky have? Kentucky has eight votes. This year, those
How does the Electoral College work, and how many votes does Indiana get?
Read more about how it works from our partners at USA Today. How many Electoral College votes does Indiana have? Indiana has 11 votes. This year, those went
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.
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
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What Is the Electoral College and How Does It Work?
A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidential election, and just getting the most support from voters isn’t ...
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How does the Electoral College work?
For starters, the name is deceptive. The Electoral College is not a group of people, but rather a “process” that consists of ...