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

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 Guardian - UK

US election: how does the electoral college voting system work?

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest. Many people outside the US, and some inside,…

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When Will We Know Who Won The US Elections 2024 And When Is The Inauguration: Key Dates And Timeline

The 2024 US presidential election results may take days to finalise, with key dates for official certification and the inauguration set for January 20, 2025.

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How does voting work in the US election?

As Trump and Harris ride neck-and-neck towards Tuesday’s election, here is a guide to how the balloting works.

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Win The Vote But Still Lose? Behold America's Electoral College

When political outsider Donald Trump defied polls and expectations to defeat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US presidential election, he described the victory as "beautiful."

International Business Times

The US Election By Numbers

Swing states, electoral college votes, candidates up and down the ballot, and millions of potential voters: Here is the US election, broken down by numbers.

International Business Times

At Least 1 in 5 Potential Trump Electors in Battleground States Are Connected to 2020's Effort to Overturn The Election

Some of those gearing up to vote for Trump in the Electoral College are facing criminal charges for their actions in the last cycle

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Key States And Timelines For Election Day 2022

Learn about the pivotal states in the upcoming election and their impact on the Electoral College votes.

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US presidential election remains a toss-up, and a guide to US election day in Australia

The United States presidential election will be held Tuesday, with results coming in from Wednesday morning AEDT. I have a guide to Wednesday below that includes when polls in the key states close and other information.

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Electoral College: Key Points For Understanding Presidential Elections

Learn about the Electoral College's role in US presidential elections and recent advocacy for its elimination.

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Understanding The Electoral College Process In US Elections

Learn about the Electoral College's role in choosing the US president and vice president.

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Where are the sausages? And why Tuesday? How US election day compares with Australia

Australia’s compulsory voting contrasts with increasingly restrictive voting rules in the US – just one of many differences between the two democracies

The Guardian - AU

Seven Battleground States Crucial In Electing Next US President

Learn about the crucial role of battleground states like Arizona and Pennsylvania in determining the US presidential election outcome.

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Mitch Mcconnell Criticizes Kentucky Governor's Call To Abolish Electoral College

Kentucky Governor Beshear and Senator McConnell debate Electoral College's role in U.S. elections.

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Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?

Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also differs from most other democracies in that it has no…

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Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

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Election means first test for changes to electoral vote process - Roll Call

Election experts expect the main law enacted in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to pass its first major test this year.

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Trump’s slight lead in Pennsylvania could give him Electoral College win; Biden a drag on Harris

The United States presidential election will be held next Tuesday, with results coming in Wednesday AEDT. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.6–47.5, a slight gain for Trump since Monday, when Harris led by 48.6–47.4. Harris’ national lead peaked on…

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A simple guide to the US election 2024

From the primaries to the Electoral College, here’s how to make sense of the 2024 US election.

The Conversation

Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night

As Election Day arrives, people’s feelings of eagerness and anxiety can intensify. It’s normal to want to know the results, but it’s also important to make sure that when the results are announced, they’re accurate.

The Independent UK

What is the Electoral College and why is 270 so important?

Al Jazeera

Donald Trump attempts to recover Latino support with Pennsylvania rally

The Republican presidential candidate surrounded himself with Latino surrogates in Allentown as he weathered scandal.

The Independent UK

These 7 swing states will decide the 2024 election. They’re all too close to call

The states hold 93 electoral college votes

Latin Times

Trump Has Two 'Longshot' Paths to Deny Election Results If He Loses, Election Experts Say

There are new guardrails to prevent attempts to overturn the Electoral College results. However, there are still ways in which the process could be challenged

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Seven Swing States Crucial In Electing Next US President

Learn about the pivotal role of swing states in the US presidential election and how they can sway the balance of power.

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