The Electoral College - Page 2

October 24, 2024

This candidate's path to 270 electoral votes looking more and more promising

The presidential campaign of 2024 remains razor-thin, but there are several indicators showing that Trump is running stronger than he did in both 2016 and 2020. 

October 11, 2024

Tim Walz backpedals statement that the Electoral College 'needs to go'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democratic vice presidential nominee, appeared to backpedal his way out of a statement he made that the Electoral College "needs to go."

October 10, 2024

Walz silent on support for eliminating Electoral College after Harris camp says it doesn't back ban

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz remained silent when pressed on his stance about eliminating the Electoral College, after the Harris campaign said his viewpoint was not an official campaign policy position.

October 8, 2024

Tim Walz calls for elimination of Electoral College at California fundraiser, says 'it needs to go'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a national popular vote during a fundraiser in California.

September 16, 2024

A Trump mystery makes election outcome even murkier

There have been some weird findings from recent polls – before Tuesday night’s debate – both nationally and in key swing states about both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

September 13, 2024

Democratic congressman claims Electoral College 'can get you killed,' blames for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., touted his efforts to circumvent the Electoral College, making the case that it is an outdated and dangerous system that is bad for American politics.

September 10, 2024

How a lone Nebraska district could decide the presidential election

Nebraska's Second Congressional District is one of the ultimate swing districts in the country, and this year, it could play and outsized role in choosing the next president.

August 15, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: Win or lose, Harris must attend the Jan. 6 presidential election certification

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris must preside over the Electoral College certification joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2025, as the vice president of the United States.

May 21, 2024

Fun and games: TwoSeventy political strategy game is teaching Americans about Electoral College

An online game of political skill is engaging players not just from across America but from all over the globe who are learning about the American political system. Creator Mark Penn shared comments.

May 10, 2024

Electoral College changes could put Trump back in the White House

Electoral College changes could make all the difference in the presidential election. Red states have added two votes and blue states lost two. That might put Trump in the White House.