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The Latest Breaking News from the Electoral College

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent

The Independent UK

US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts

Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.

Al Jazeera

JD Vance Confident In Multiple Paths To Trump-Vance Victory

JD Vance and Tim Walz discuss Electoral College's role in the US presidential election, highlighting key states and differing views on the voting system.

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What happens if there’s an Electoral College tie - and what happened the year there was

Only once in US history has the president not been chosen by the Electoral College, since the current system came into play.

The Independent UK

US presidential election remains very close; late counting in Australian elections

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.6–47.4, a gain for Trump since last Wednesday, when Harris led by 48.8–47.2. Harris’ national lead peaked on October 2, when she led…

The Conversation

New poll shows Harris and Trump tied as number of undecided voters shrinks

One percent are set to back a third-party or independent candidate with just one percent left undecided, poll says

The Independent UK

US voters brace for 'dangerous moment' as election looms

The United States is heading for a historic presidential election that will see the first woman of colour lead a major party ticket, with just 2 percent of the world's population eligible to vote in a contest that could reshape global politics.

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US election 2024: What is the Electoral College?

Magic number of 270 votes is needed to win the White House

Evening Standard

LNP lead reduced as Queensland election approaches; US election remains very close

The Queensland state election is this Saturday, with polls closing at 7pm AEDT. There are 93 single-member seats, with Queensland having no upper house. At the 2020 election, Labor won 52 of the 93 seats, the Liberal National Party (LNP) 34 and all others seven. Labor won the two-party statewide…

The Conversation

US election 2024: Seven battleground states that will decide whether Harris or Trump wins

Pennsylvania held the key to Joe Biden’s triumph over Trump in 2020, and could unlock victory again in a hard-fought election

Evening Standard

Labor retains office at ACT election; US presidential election remains on a knife’s edge

The Labor Party has won a seventh consecutive ACT election.

The Conversation

Trump vs Harris: Who is leading in US election polls?

Al Jazeera tracks the latest polls with less than three weeks to go before US voters choose a new president on November

Al Jazeera

No one uses electoral college except US

US only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose

Salon

No country still uses an electoral college − except the US

The United States is the only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election. Thanks to the Electoral College, that has happened five times in the country’s history. The most recent examples are from 2000, when Al Gore won…

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Kamala Harris dips in key states, making US election contest a toss-up

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.5, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led by 49.3–46.2.

Al Jazeera

Trump rallies in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move

Trip to the Democratic stronghold likely underscores effort to shore up congressional Republicans, boost popular vote.

Fortune

'The people’s mandate': Why your vote matters no matter where you live

Even though the Electoral College decides the presidency, a decisive popular vote can fundamentally shift the nation’s course.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz Clarifies Stance On Electoral College Controversy

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz clarifies his stance on the Electoral College, aligning with Vice President Kamala Harris' views on voter representation and en...

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Democratic Gov. Tim Walz Silent On Electoral College Stance

Governor Walz's stance on the Electoral College and the ongoing debate over its reform in the United States.

The Independent UK

Harris campaign quickly wades in after Walz says Electoral College ‘needs to go’

Trump press secretary suggests Democratic vice presidential nominee is trying to lay ‘the groundwork to claim President Trump’s victory is illegitimate’

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Understanding The Impact Of The Electoral College System

Learn about the impact of the U.S. Electoral College system on presidential elections and campaign strategies.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Calls For Abolishment Of Electoral College

Gov. Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris advocate for abolishing the Electoral College to ensure fair presidential elections. Debate continues on electoral reform.

Salon

Can we trust polling data?

Thanks to lingering chaos from the COVID pandemic and other factors, polls may be unintentionally biased

The Conversation

Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.2, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.3–46.0.

Salon

Experts split on who has '24 "advantage"

One month out from Election Day, the race for the White House and control of Congress is as close as it gets

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