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- DictionaryE·lec·tor·al col·lege/əˈlɛkt(ə)rəl/
noun
- 1. (in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
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3 days ago · In the United States, the Electoral College is the group of presidential electors that is formed every four years for the sole purpose of voting for the president and vice president. The process is described in Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
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1 day ago · The Electoral College emerged as a compromise, a hybrid mechanism blending elements of direct popular vote and state-centric representation. It was also a reflection of the era’s skepticism toward direct democracy, which the Founders feared could lead to mob rule and the tyranny of the majority.
2 days ago · Electoral College map showing results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Democrat Joe Biden won the popular vote in 25 states (blue) plus D.C. and Nebraska's 2nd congressional district to capture 306 electoral votes.
2 days ago · In this webinar, Garrett Snedeker chats with Michael Maibach, who explains the purpose of the Electoral College and responds to criticisms of the Founders’ design. Michael is now Managing Director of the James Wilson Institute and a Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism at Save Our States. Tune into the webinar to hear more about how ...
1 day ago · June 5, 2024. In all but two states, the Electoral College votes are awarded on a winner-take-all basis—hence very small vote margins can yield all the Electoral College votes. False news ...
4 days ago · Conclusion. In conclusion, the electoral college has both advantages and disadvantages. While it provides fair representation for small states and protects against voter fraud, it also undermines the principle of popular vote and encourages a two-party system. One real-life example of the potential for electoral college misfire is the 2000 ...
5 days ago · As a result of Census apportionment, some states have a different number of electoral votes in 2024. Use the buttons above the map to see what has changed. The map is interactive; use it as a starting point to create and share your own 2024 presidential election forecast.
