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, a former elector, describes the weighty responsibility and increased scrutiny faced since 2020, while Andrew Reilly shares his experiences with threats during his terms as an elector. The system has faced challenges, especially surrounding accusations of election fraud, leading to heightened visibility and risks for electors in a politically charged environment.

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