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Electoral College: What You Need to Know

Does the electoral college have the power to change our President-Elect?

Nyah Jordan

Dec 21, 2016

Hattiesburg, MS

Electoral College: What You Need to Know

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Next Monday, the electoral college will come together to decide our next President. Despite Donald Trump losing the popular vote, it is projected that he will more than likely win the most electoral votes. However, some electors said that they are not going to follow their state's vote for Trump. With this in mind, could the electoral college change our president-elect?

What is the electoral college?

According to a Huffington Post article, "The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President of the United States... The candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes wins the Presidency." With the potential to block Trump from the White House, the electorates hold a lot of power. However, electors are not required to vote for their party's candidate.

Why is it important?

Not only does the electoral college determine the President and the Vice President but this process also differentiates America from systems where the highest vote-getter wins.

When are they going to vote?

On Friday, January 6, AT 1 p.m., the House and Senate will meet int he House chamber to count the votes. The Vice President will preside over the count.

The final step will be when the winner is sworn in on January 20.

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