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Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?

Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also differs from most other democracies in that it has no…

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Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

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Election means first test for changes to electoral vote process - Roll Call

Election experts expect the main law enacted in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to pass its first major test this year.

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Trump’s slight lead in Pennsylvania could give him Electoral College win; Biden a drag on Harris

The United States presidential election will be held next Tuesday, with results coming in Wednesday AEDT. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.6–47.5, a slight gain for Trump since Monday, when Harris led by 48.6–47.4. Harris’ national lead peaked on…

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A simple guide to the US election 2024

From the primaries to the Electoral College, here’s how to make sense of the 2024 US election.

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Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night

As Election Day arrives, people’s feelings of eagerness and anxiety can intensify. It’s normal to want to know the results, but it’s also important to make sure that when the results are announced, they’re accurate.

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What is the Electoral College and why is 270 so important?

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Donald Trump attempts to recover Latino support with Pennsylvania rally

The Republican presidential candidate surrounded himself with Latino surrogates in Allentown as he weathered scandal.

Al Jazeera

These 7 swing states will decide the 2024 election. They’re all too close to call

The states hold 93 electoral college votes

The Independent UK

Trump Has Two 'Longshot' Paths to Deny Election Results If He Loses, Election Experts Say

There are new guardrails to prevent attempts to overturn the Electoral College results. However, there are still ways in which the process could be challenged

Latin Times

Seven Swing States Crucial In Electing Next US President

Learn about the pivotal role of swing states in the US presidential election and how they can sway the balance of power.

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US election: Puerto Rican voters could deliver Donald Trump an unwelcome ‘October surprise’

As it moves into the final week, the US election campaign remains so tight that most commentators are calling it a toss-up. But Donald Trump’s campaign may have just dealt itself its own “October surprise” – something no candidate for the US president wants as it stands for a last-minute…

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The Independent UK

What happens if there’s an Electoral College tie - and what happened the year there was

Only once in US history has the president not been chosen by the Electoral College, since the current system came into play.

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US presidential election remains very close; late counting in Australian elections

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.6–47.4, a gain for Trump since last Wednesday, when Harris led by 48.8–47.2. Harris’ national lead peaked on October 2, when she led…

The Independent UK

Independents are split evenly between Trump and Harris - and that might be bad news for the VP on election day

While vice president has regained narrow lead among likely voters, the race is close enough for it to be unclear who’s likely to win Electoral College

The Guardian - US

These seven states will decide the election. Here’s what we learned reporting on the ground

The White House is won not by popular vote but electoral college votes taken state by state. These races are incredibly close

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US voters brace for 'dangerous moment' as election looms

The United States is heading for a historic presidential election that will see the first woman of colour lead a major party ticket, with just 2 percent of the world's population eligible to vote in a contest that could reshape global politics.

Evening Standard

US election 2024: What is the Electoral College?

Magic number of 270 votes is needed to win the White House

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Dispatch from Pennsylvania: How marketing affects swing voters as U.S. election looms

Americans will soon elect their next president after a race for the White House that is essentially tied. From a marketing perspective, think of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris as each holding 45 per cent market share. The remaining 10 per cent includes undecided voters and people disinclined…

Roll Call

Grand Canyon-sized politics - Roll Call

Candidates and supporters withstood triple-digit temperatures at rallies and other events in pursuit of Arizona's 11 Electoral College votes.

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LNP lead reduced as Queensland election approaches; US election remains very close

The Queensland state election is this Saturday, with polls closing at 7pm AEDT. There are 93 single-member seats, with Queensland having no upper house. At the 2020 election, Labor won 52 of the 93 seats, the Liberal National Party (LNP) 34 and all others seven. Labor won the two-party statewide…

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US details how foreign powers could try to sow discord after voting - Roll Call

Foreign countries might push to disrupt or delay time-sensitive processes and seek to meddle during various parts of the election process.

The Independent UK

How the US presidential election certification process works

Here’s a look at how the presidential election certification process works

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