How the Electoral College Works as the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Nears

As the U.S. presidential election on November 5, 2024, draws closer, many are revisiting how the Electoral College determines the winner of the White House. This unique system, often misunderstood, plays a critical role in deciding who will become the next president, with its results sometimes differing from the popular vote.

What is the Electoral College?

The Electoral College is a process established by the U.S. Constitution. Instead of electing the president directly through a nationwide popular vote, voters in. . .