the Electoral College

noun

: a group of people chosen from each U.S. state who meet to elect the President and Vice President of the U.S. based on the votes of all the people in each state

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Not only would Trump win the Electoral College, but also the popular vote—the first time a Republican has done so since President George W. Bush won re-election in 2004, beating Democratic challenger John Kerry. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2024 Congress certifies presidential election On Jan. 6, Congress will meet to tally the Electoral College votes. —

Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024 Then, the electors of the Electoral College will meet in their states to certify the results. —

Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 And if the Electoral College is tied, the House of Representatives selects the winner, with each state delegation getting a single vote - a scenario that would likely favor Trump. —

Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Electoral College

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