The Electoral College is a group of people appointed by each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
Think of the Electoral College like a school's student council election. Instead of every student (citizen) voting directly for their preferred candidate, they vote for representatives (electors) who then cast votes on behalf of their grade (state).
Popular Vote: This refers to the total number or percentage of votes cast for a candidate by voters in the 50 states and Washington D.C.
Swing State: A state where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, viewed as important in determining the overall result of a presidential election.
Faithless Elector: An elector who does not vote for the candidates for whom they had pledged to vote.
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