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In a federal election in the United States, a candidate does not need to receive a majority of the popular votes to win. For example, in the Electoral College system used for presidential elections, a candidate only needs to secure a majority of electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) to win. This means that a candidate can win the presidency by obtaining fewer than 50% of the popular vote, as seen in past elections.
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How how many electoral college votes must be President receive to win the election?
A majority. Since there are currently 538 votes, 270 votes are required.
How could one person win an election without the majority of the votes while in a plurality system?
The electoral votes that each state has
If a presidential candidate loses the electoral college election can he still win by receiving a majority of popular votes?
No.
What is it called when the winner of a primary election fails to win an absolute majority of the votes cast?
hung parliament
In the presidential election of 1824 jackson won the most popular vote but failed to?
win a majority of the electoral votes
To win a winner-takes-all election in the United States, what must a candidate receive?
A majority or plurality of votes.
If a candidate does not receive a majority in the primary election then?
Some states require an actual majority of the votes to win, while others will elect based on the largest plurality. In the states that require a majority to win, the top two candidates will face a runoff election generally about a month later.
How many ecetorl votes does it take to win a presedential election?
A candidate must win 270 of the 538 votes to win the election.
How many more votes a person need to win an election?
A person needs 270 electoral votes to win an election.
What must a candidate receive To win a winner-takes-all election in the US?
A majority or plurality of votes.
Did President Obama deserve to win the 2008 election?
No. He lied. We know that all people likes him but he does not deserve to win! Yes. In a democracy, whomever gets the majority of votes in an election deserves to win. President Obama deserved it.
How many votes does a candidate have to receive?
A candidate must receive a majority of votes to win an election. The specific number of votes needed varies depending on the election and the voting system in place. In most cases, it is the candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes cast who wins.
