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The President of the United States is not elected by direct popular vote, but rather by the electoral college. A mere 538 people, chosen by voters in all the states are the ones who actually elect the president. The candidate with the majority of electoral votes wins the presidency.

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Yes, popular vote does not directly determine the president. In fact, on three occasions, the leader in popular vote lost the election.

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Q: Does The existence of the Electoral College mean that the president is not elected by the popular vote?
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