The Electoral College: How It Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections
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This report focuses on the institutions and procedures associated with the contemporary electoral college system. It opens by noting four rarely occurring electoral college eventualities that took place in connection with the 2016 presidential election. These included the election of a President and Vice President who received fewer popular votes than their major opponents; the actions of seven "faithless electors," who voted for candidates other than those to whom they were pledged; the split…
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Date:
May 15, 2017
Creator:
Neale, Thomas H.
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