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Politics Dec 13

As the Electoral College prepares to meet, Trump remains defiant

By PBS NewsHour

Politics Dec 13

EXPLAINER: What’s in store when the Electoral College meets

Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. Some questions and answers about the Electoral College.

By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Dec 12

Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact

When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the loser of the popular vote to the presidency.

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Politics May 13

Justices fear ‘chaos’ if electors can’t be required to back states’ popular vote winner

The justices heard arguments on an unusual voting issue that could have important consequences for the 2020 presidential election in an era of intense political polarization.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Jan 17

High court to consider whether electors must support state’s popular vote winner

Under the Constitution, the country elects the president indirectly, with voters choosing people who actually cast an Electoral College ballot for president.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Dec 19

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How 2016 put pressure on the Electoral College

By PBS News Hour

On Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College met in their respective states to cast votes to confirm Donald Trump as the next president of the United States. But this year, the presidential candidate who won the popular vote…

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Nov 09

Hillary Clinton is leading the popular vote after losing the election

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

Despite losing Tuesday's presidential election, Hillary Clinton appears to be on pace to win the popular vote, an ironic twist in an election in which her opponent repeatedly said the system was rigged against him.

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Nov 06

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This system calls for popular vote to determine winner

By Sam Weber, Laura Fong

Four times in U.S. history, the winner of the nationwide popular vote has lost the Electoral College and the general election. But a proposal called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would automatically allocate participating states' Electoral College votes to…

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Nov 16

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Colo. Voters Legalize Pot, But State Is Anxious Over U.S. Government’s Reaction

Colo. Voters Legalize Pot, But State Is Anxious Over U.S. Government's Reaction…

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Nov 12

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Does States’ Ratification of Same-Sex Marriage Signify Lasting Cultural Shift?

Does States' Ratification of Same-Sex Marriage Signify Lasting Cultural Shift?…

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