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How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could reach 270 electoral votes

A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to become the next president. Ed O'Keefe looks at the scenarios that offer Donald Trump and Kamala Harris their best paths to victory as Election Day unfolds.

Venezuela Ousts Electoral Board Dissenter Ahead of 2025 Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 17

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

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

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.

What are the swing state paths to 270 electoral votes for Harris, Trump

As the recent presidential polls show a tight race, the data indicates a few paths to victory for each candidate.

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 - 3 days ago

High stakes in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for vital electoral votes

As the largest battleground prize, Pennsylvania's outcome could shape the path to the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest from Philadelphia.

Evening Report — Battle for 270 electoral votes on knife's edge

Plus: Security concerns grow ahead of Election Day {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photos Surprising polls, unusual voting patterns inject uncertainty ahead of Election Day Public polling shows an ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

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.

Georgia sees record early turnout amid tight race for 16 electoral votes

In Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs, early voting has hit record levels. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.

Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday

The unionized machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13, halting most of Boeing's aircraft production.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

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

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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

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

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.

Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

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.

Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map

A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

DUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talks

Lord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.

Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission

EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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.

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

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.

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

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

Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll

A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

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 - Yesterday

As Election Day arrives, 3 factors driving our divided electorate: ANALYSIS

For the third cycle straight, this election will come down to a choice between two fundamentally different visions of America and two fundamentally different leaders.

Harris works to reach young voters

As Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign spends tens of millions of dollars across social media to reach young voters, Harris campaigned in Wisconsin Thursday, trying to convince college students ...

Walmart reaches opioid shareholder settlement

Walmart reached a proposed settlement agreement about its distribution of prescribed opioids on Friday according to Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. This settlement includes three ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Boulter and Draper reach quarter-finals

British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper each reach another quarter-final as both look to finish their career-best seasons strongly.

A week on the open Atlantic, hoping to reach Europe

The BBC follows one migrant's journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands

Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak

A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.

Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats

Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Trop stingrays safely reach aquarium after Milton

Seven cownose stingrays made it safely to a habitat at The Florida Aquarium after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

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