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Since the election of 1824, most states have appointed their electors on a winner-take-all basis, based on the statewide popular vote on Election Day. Maine and Nebraska are the only two current exceptions, as both states use the congressional district method. In a winner-take-all state, all of the state's Electoral votes go to whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate). Maine and Nebraska use the "congressional district method", selecting one elector within each congressional district by popular vote and awarding two electors by a statewide popular vote.
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What is the proportional plan?
The proportional plan is where electors are awarded to presidential candidates in direct proportion to the # of votes they got.
After an elector is selected by the votes of the people the elector.?
usually votes for the candidates who favored by the voter of the state
How many electoral votes does a candidates need to have a state has?
270
What happens if two candidates get the same amount of votes?
The House of Representatives votes for the President from among the top three electoral candidates, with each state delegation casting one vote.
What is a tossup state in an election?
A tossup state is one that is very close in it's votes for both candidates.
Does Brazil's electoral system have a threshold?
No, Brazil's electoral system does not have a threshold. Candidates are elected based on the number of votes they receive. The number of seats they are allocated is proportional to the number of votes their party or coalition receives.
Why do they select candidates from states that have a lot of electoral votes?
It is often assumed that candidates from states that have a lot of electoral votes will be well-known and, ideally, well-liked in the state they come from. (Often they have held a statewide office.) Therefore, in a presidential election, it is hoped that the candidate will have an advantage in their home state and will win its electoral votes.
What state is Democrat?
One that typically votes for candidates that belong to the Democrat party, instead of the Republican party.
Who do candidates try to win votes from at the national convention?
candidates try to win votes from the voters at the national convection.
What are People vote for individual candidates.?
Anyone who votes for candidates.
What's a democratic state?
One that typically votes for candidates that belong to the Democrat party, instead of the Republican party.
How many electors are allowed in each state in the presidential election process?
Votes in the Electoral College are proportional to the states' populations.
