The US Electoral College convenes today to cast votes for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Following Donald Trump’s victory in the Electoral College, electors gather in their respective state capitals. Established in 1787, the system reflects the founding fathers’ belief…
Donald Trump claimed an ‘unprecedented and powerful’ mandate after defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, winning all key swing states. Despite his claims, he garnered less than 50% of the overall vote, raising questions about his victory’s legitimacy. Trump…
Donald Trump, the Republican President-elect, claims an ‘unprecedented mandate’ after winning closely watched swing states and both chambers of Congress. Despite securing 76.9 million votes, he has fallen below 50% in overall vote share, making his historic mandate claims appear…
In the U.S., citizens don’t directly elect their president; instead, they vote for a slate of electors who then formally choose the president. This process, scrutinized more closely since recent elections, involves 538 electors selected by state parties. Nina Ahmad,…
As the 2024 US elections approach, many Americans, including residents of key swing states, are questioning the fairness of the Electoral College. Critics argue that the system, established over 237 years ago, disproportionately favors rural voters and undermines the principle…
The US electoral system uniquely allows for a candidate to win the presidency without securing the majority of popular votes, a phenomenon that has occurred five times in history, most recently in 2016. This occurs due to the Electoral College,…
As the 2024 US Presidential election approaches, the possibility of a tie in the Electoral College looms large. If both candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, end up with 269 electoral votes, the decision moves to the US House of…
As the US election approaches, concerns loom over a potential scenario where neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump secures the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win. If this occurs, the newly elected House of Representatives would select the president,…
In the upcoming US presidential election, it’s possible that the winner may not be the candidate who receives the most popular votes. This outcome stems from the electoral college system, which has been in place since the 18th century. The…
The U.S. presidential election system is not decided by the popular vote but by the Electoral College. Candidates vie for a total of 538 electoral votes, with 270 needed for victory. Most states operate under a winner-takes-all system, awarding all…
