The Electoral College

Opinion November 6

The Electoral College is key to keeping our country intact

America's voting rules help protect our republic, not undermine it.

The Electoral College November 3

What is the Electoral College? How does it work?

Every election, including the 2024 battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have many Americans pondering if there vote really matters with the Electoral College in place.

Mitch McConnell November 1

McConnell issues smackdown of Kentucky Dem governor's call to abolish the Electoral College

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell criticized his state's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, who called for the Electoral College to be abolished in recent comments.

Media October 25

CNN data guru says there is a 60% chance the election ends with an 'Electoral College blowout'

CNN data expert Harry Enten showed how the presidential election may look extremely close at the moment, but one candidate will likely win the key states to score a big victory.

Opinion October 24

This candidate's path to 270 electoral votes looking more and more promising

The presidential campaign of 2024 remains razor-thin, but there are several indicators showing that Trump is running stronger than he did in both 2016 and 2020. 

The Electoral College October 11

Tim Walz backpedals statement that the Electoral College 'needs to go'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democratic vice presidential nominee, appeared to backpedal his way out of a statement he made that the Electoral College "needs to go."

Tim Walz October 10

Walz silent on support for eliminating Electoral College after Harris camp says it doesn't back ban

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz remained silent when pressed on his stance about eliminating the Electoral College, after the Harris campaign said his viewpoint was not an official campaign policy position.

The Electoral College October 8

Tim Walz calls for elimination of Electoral College at California fundraiser, says 'it needs to go'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a national popular vote during a fundraiser in California.

OPINION September 16

A Trump mystery makes election outcome even murkier

There have been some weird findings from recent polls – before Tuesday night’s debate – both nationally and in key swing states about both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Media September 13

Democratic congressman claims Electoral College 'can get you killed,' blames for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., touted his efforts to circumvent the Electoral College, making the case that it is an outdated and dangerous system that is bad for American politics.