Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Warnock on Black voter turnout for Harris: We have to 'keep doing the work'

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said Sunday that Democrats have to “keep doing the work” for Vice President Harris as concerns grow over Black voter turnout. Warnock joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay

Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Deshaun Watson addresses Browns' offensive struggles: 'I don't know what we have to do'

The quarterback has coach Kevin Stefanski's support, however

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Do we have any idea who will win the US election? No. Uncertainty is sky-high | Cas Mudde

Not only do we have no idea who will win, we also may not get a result till days after the election. It is generally believed that Americans only start to care about presidential elections one ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

'I think we are in trouble' - do Man City really have just 13 fit players?

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have "13 players" and are in "trouble" after his side suffers more injuries in the League Cup defeat at Tottenham on Wednesday.

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Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram

The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.

Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?

It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

Slight popular vote win for Harris could equal Electoral College victory

A winning margin of just a couple percentage points in the popular vote could translate into an Electoral College victory for Vice President Harris, a significant shift from the last two cycles ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.

The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas

Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Harris regains slight lead nationally yet Electoral College holds the cards: POLL

Vice President Kamala Harris has regained a slight lead among likely voters nationally in the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll.

What you need to know about the Electoral College as 2024 race nears end

Here's everything you need to know about the Electoral College as the 2024 presidential race nears its end

Map shows how many Electoral College votes your state has in 2024

It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College. This map shows how many votes each state gets in 2024.

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Say No With Confidence While Strengthening Their Relationships

If disagreeing with others causes you stress, it’s time to learn more about the Big 5 trait of agreeableness.

Business - Inc. - October 14

We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have

We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

Harris in final push for Michigan: 'We have momentum'

Vice President Harris on Sunday said momentum is on her side two days out from Election Day, in her final push for voters in the critical battleground state of Michigan. “We have momentum, it is on ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why Tony Bennett Said Goodbye to College Basketball

This version of the sport isn’t the one Bennett fell in love with, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Why very few colleges will divest from Israel

Changes in endowment investment strategies, the breadth of protesters’ demands and Israel’s integration into the global economy render divestment extremely difficult to implement.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college

The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.

'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation

During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities

Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy

'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

Contenders or pretenders: do Liverpool and Slot have what it takes?

After a favourable start, Klopp’s successor faces first proper test with seven tough games coming over the next 21 days. It cannot be media hype to herald Chelsea’s visit to Anfield on Sunday as ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title?

Just eight games into the Premier League season and Arsenal have already had three players sent off - but just how costly could it be?

After thrilling season ends in NLCS, surprising Mets have `work to do'

Yes, the New York Mets have much to feel good about following a rousing run of unexpected success this season

Sports - ABC News - October 21

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