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The public votes to select who the Electoral delegates will vote for. In most states, state law dictates that the Electoral delegates must vote for the candidate who won their state's election. At least one state awards Electoral votes to the candidate who wins each Congressional district.
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Who won Maryland electoral votes?
Maryland cast its 10 electoral votes for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. The popular vote count was Hillary Clinton 1,677,928 and Donald Trump 943,169.
How does popular vote relate to electoral votes?
It is possible that a candidate could win the "national" popular vote total but lose the electoral vote total. However, the electoral vote of every state accurately reflects the popular vote within that state. A candidate could win the electoral votes in a large state such as California winning the state by a huge margin. However, the opposing candidate could win the electoral votes in other states because a majority of the voters in those states vote for the opposing candidate.
Are presidents elected by popular vote?
No. Popular vote is just to see what the people like. It's the electoral votes that count.
Which state did not give electoral vote to President Reagan?
In the 1984 election Ronal Regan received 525 (97.58%) of the 538 electoral votes. Walter Mondale received 10 electoral votes from his home state of Minnesota and 3 electoral votes from the District of Columbia.
How can candidates receive more votes in the popular vote but lose the election?
It is possible that a candidate could win the "national" popular vote total but lose the electoral vote total. However, the electoral vote of every state accurately reflects the popular vote within that state. A candidate could win the electoral votes in a large state such as California winning the state by a huge margin. However, the opposing candidate could win the electoral votes in other states because a majority of the voters in those states vote for the opposing candidate.
What was the total electoral vote count for each men?
Not sure what you want to know. Each electoral votes counts the same and 270 votes or more votes wins the election.
How long has California had 55 elctorial votes?
California had 45 electoral votes in the election of 1980. In the elections of 1992, 1996, and 2000, California had 54 electoral votes. In the election of 2004, the electoral vote count was raised to 55 (lots of people living there).
Should you change to a system of popular vote?
Yes, but then it would be harder to count the votes. Electoral votes make it easier to choose a winner.
Why do people say there vote doesn't count?
People say their vote doesn't count because the votes are not direct, you aren't voting for the president but for someone called an electorate from the electoral college to vote for you
Who won Maryland electoral votes?
Maryland cast its 10 electoral votes for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. The popular vote count was Hillary Clinton 1,677,928 and Donald Trump 943,169.
Why electroal Votes and what are they?
The electoral votes come from the citizens who vote within the states. The bigger the state, the higher the electoral vote. For example, California has 55 electoral votes. The president needs to obtain these votes for presidency.
How has the electoral vote cha ged over time?
The electoral vote has changed over time due to population in each state. There is a count every ten years called a census and electoral votes are based on the census.
What is the month do you vote for the president?
The public "votes for President" in November, but they are actually electing members to the electoral college in that election. The electoral college casts the votes for President (and Vice President) in December.
Since an electoral college need not be swayed by popular vote does my vote really count?
Yes, your vote absolutely still counts; it is part of the electoral college for your state. For example, my state, Michigan, has 17 electoral votes. My vote, along with the other voters in Michigan, comprise those 17 electoral votes. Now, what can happen is that one candidate wins some states in a landslide, but the other candidate squeaks by in other states. The "squeaker" ends up with less popular votes (all votes tallied together), but more electoral votes (votes individualized by state). In that case, congratulations President Squeaker!
Can you win all electoral votes if you have the popular vote?
Yes. You cannot win all electoral votes without having the popular vote.
How can a candidate win the popular vote but lose the election?
A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the election if they receive more votes from the general public but fewer electoral votes from the Electoral College. The Electoral College system in the United States determines the winner of the presidential election based on the number of electoral votes each candidate receives, rather than the total number of popular votes nationwide.
What percentage of the total Electoral votes would Delaware need to balance its votes?
It doesn't work that way. The electoral votes are the final vote for president. The popular vote will either go for one party deciding who the electoral votes go to.
