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How does electoral college work and what are its flaws?
States are given electoral votes equivalent to their populations. During the Presidential elections, the candidate with the most votes takes all the votes assigned to that state. For example, winner takes all. The purpose of this formula is to insure that rural or lightly populated areas of the nation are still afforded some representation and consideration by candidates and politicians. If the electoral college were not in place and the President was elected by a simple majority then candidates would completely disregard over 75% of the nation that is sparsely populated. For example, they would only campaign in the densely populated urban areas of the coasts and major cities. This would result in the disenfranchisement of a great number of middle class, midwestern and southern citizens and probably the dissolution of the union or worse. In their ulimate wisdom, our founding fathers foresaw this eventuality and created the electoral college that forced candidates to campaign across the entire nation.
What is the total electoral college vote?
Overall there are a total of 538 electors and so 538 electoral votes.Each state gets one electoral vote for each member of the House of Representatives and two electoral votes for the number of Senators. The number of members in the House of Representatives was fixed at 435 in 1911 and there are two senators from each state, for a total of 535 votes from all of the states. The District of Columbia get 3 votes to make the grand total 538.It follows that the majority required to elect is 270 votes. (538/2 + 1 = 270)538
In the recent past primaries were used both to select delegates and to and to what?
In the recent past, primaries were used both to select delegates and to gauge voter preferences for party candidates. This dual purpose helps parties understand which candidates have the most support among voters, influencing campaign strategies and shaping the overall electoral landscape. Additionally, the results can impact the momentum of candidates and their fundraising capabilities as they move towards the general election.
Why did lincoln win the 1860 presidential election?
He was elected for two main reasons. The first is that all of the other candidates that ran for president supported slavery which divided the southern votes while Lincoln wanted to end the spread of slavery and gained the majority of votes in the North which outweighed the votes spread apart between all of the proslavery candidates. The second reason was that Lincoln supported the cause of stopping the spread of slavery which he felt would gain him votes from both the North and the South because he wouldn't stop slavery altogether but only stop the spread.
Name the two presidents who ran unopposed?
George Washington ran unopposed, but others received electoral votes anyway. James Monroe ran unopposed for reelection (2nd term in 1820).monroe's 2nd term
Why are states like Ohio and Florida so important in the electoral college?
Because they both have so many electoral votes. Ohio has 18 electoral votes. Florida has 29 electoral votes.
Purpose of the creation of the electoral college?
The purpose of the electoral college is to ' break the tie' between two opposing parties. Let's say, there are two candidates running for the presidency. For the sake of argument we'll call them George W. Bush and Al Gore. After all the campaigning is done and all the votes have been tallied and counted, we find that both candidates seem to have about the same number of popular votes. Basically, we have a tie. This is when the electoral college steps in to cast their votes. It is their votes that will be the deciding factor as to which candidate will win the nomination for the presidency.
How many electoral votes did Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham get?
As of my last update in October 2023, Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham had not received any electoral votes in a presidential election, as neither had officially run for president or been selected as a candidate in a primary or general election. Both are prominent politicians from South Carolina, but electoral votes are awarded to presidential candidates, not individual senators.
Name one state where the winner of the election is not awarded all the electoral college votes of that state?
Maine and Nebraska are the only states that do not award all of their electoral votes under multiple-winner plurality. In both states, the state at large has two electoral votes elected unti multiple-winner plurality. Each congressional district in these states also has a single electoral vote allocated using single-winner plurality, making it possible for the state to give electoral votes to multiple candidates.
What happens if both presidential candidates get 270 electoral votes?
If no presidential candidate receives an absolute majority of the electoral votes cast, the U. S. House of Representatives elects the president from among the three presidential candidates who received the most electoral votes. The whole delegation of Representatives from each state has only one vote. If none of the three receives an absolute majority of at least 26 votes, the House election is repeated until somebody does. This happened only one time so far, in 1824. If no vice presidential candidate receives an absolute majority of the electoral votes cast, the U. S. Senate elects the vice president from between the two vice presidential candidates who received the most electoral votes. If neither of the two receives an absolute majority of at least 51 votes, the Senate election is repeated until somebody does. This happened only one time so far, in 1836.
Is Obama the only president who won both the electoral and popular votes?
No, not at all. Such is what usually happens. Only four times has this not been the case.
How many electoral votes did Barack Obama receive in Tennessee?
In 2008, Barack Obama received 0 electoral votes from Kentucky, losing the 8 electoral votes to John McCain who received 1,048,462 votes to Obama's 751,985 votes.In 2012, this is yet to be determined. Kentucky is a solidly Republican state, and it is expected that Obama will again received 0 electoral votes, losing the state and 8 electoral votes to Mitt Romney.
Who were the US Presidential candidates in 1944?
Franklin D Roosevelt (fourth time) and Thomas E Dewey, both of NY. Their running-mates were Harry S Truman of Missouri and John W Bricker of Ohio. FDR won by 432 electoral votes to 99, but this was the Republicans' best showing against him out of the four campaigns.
How are Maine and nebraska contribution to the electoral college different from the other states?
Maine and Nebraska use a unique system for allocating their electoral votes, differing from the winner-takes-all approach used by most states. Both states employ a proportional method, where electoral votes are distributed based on the results of the popular vote within their congressional districts, as well as statewide. This allows for the possibility of splitting electoral votes between candidates, which can influence overall election outcomes more significantly than in states that allocate all votes to the statewide winner.
How many electoral votes did Barack Obama get in Alaska?
Barack Obama received 4 electoral votes from Hawaii in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections.In 2008, Barack Obama received 4 electoral votes from Hawaii, receiving 325,871 votes to John McCain's 120,566 votes.In 2012, Barack Obama received 4 electoral votes from Hawaii, receiving 303,090 votes to Mitt Romney's 119,494 votes.
How many electoral votes did Barack Obama receive in Idaho?
Barack Obama received 0 electoral votes from Idaho in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections.In 2008, Barack Obama received 0 electoral votes from Idaho, losing Idaho's 4 electoral votes to John McCain whom received 403,012 votes to Obama's 236,440.In 2012, Barack Obama lost the state's 4 electoral votes to Mitt Romney who received 420,750 votes to Obama's 212,560.
Has there ever been a president who lost both the electoral votes and poplular votes?
Yep The election of 1824. Jackson won both electoral and popular votes but didn't get majority. That's why The house of representatives whose the president. and John Q. Adams won.
