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US election results: How did opinion polls undercount Trump voters again?

It’s the third consecutive election in which opinion polls have underestimated Trump’s support.

Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2024

Bernie Sanders says the left has lost the working class. Has it forgotten how to speak to them?

Donald Trump was elected US president this week. Despite vastly outspending her opponent and drafting a galaxy of celebrities to her cause – Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin, Taylor Swift – Democratic candidate Kamala Harris lost the Electoral College, the popular vote and all the swing states.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024

2024’s election results don’t just resemble Trump’s 2016 win over Hillary Clinton. They’re almost identical

Clinton was the favorite to take the White House in 2016 and her defeat sent shockwaves around the country

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

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Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads

The voters have cast their ballots, and after those ballots have been counted, and a winner has been projected by news organizations, that’s not the conclusion of the election. The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump poised to become next US president, likely sweeping all the seven key states

Donald Trump is set to accomplish the rare feat of winning the US presidential election after losing an earlier one.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024

O'Donnell rips Electoral College pattern

The MSNBC host noted the system keeps millions of voters home, calling it an "enormous" force of voter suppression

Salon · Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump wins 'magnificent victory' over Kamala Harris after shock-filled US election campaign

Former president Trump says it’s ‘time to unite’ after clinching battleground states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Georgia

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

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Trump v Harris: US election results as Donald Trump wins presidency

Trump returning to White House after sweeping Harris aside with stunning victory

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Four Policies That Could Make Our Elections More Fair and Democratic

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections — as other countries have proven.

Capital & Main · Nov 5, 2024

If You Can Keep It

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Reason · Nov 5, 2024

Electoral College Process: From State Votes To Inauguration Day

Learn about the Electoral College process, from electors voting to Congress counting electoral votes to determine the president.

Understanding The Electoral College: Key Points Explained

Learn how the Electoral College system in the US determines the president based on electoral votes. Understand the process and significance of this unique ...

Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico

Kamala Harris devoted much of her final full day on the campaign trail to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a swing state that Democrats consider part of their “blue wall” in the Electoral College

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Top pollsters warn of potential chaos no matter who wins the election: Margins are 'razor-thin' and trust in the system is at an all-time low

The polls show a neck-and-neck race at the national level and in the seven key swing states. There is a small but significant chance for violence.

Fortune · Nov 4, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024

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."

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

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.

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.

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.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024

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…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024

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…

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

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 · Oct 30, 2024

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.

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