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The US Election: 4. The General Election
Dec 29, 2023
Mary Frances Berry, a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses election day workings, Electoral College importance, disparities in the US electoral system, voter fraud allegations impact, and accessibility challenges faced by disabled voters.
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- The Electoral College assigns electoral votes based on state pluralities, impacting presidential outcomes.
- Media predictions on election night provide early expectations, but final results require certification and formal declaration in Congress.
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Election Night Procedures and Electoral College Overview
On election night, votes are collected, counted by election officials in each state, and certified. The Electoral College, a state-based system, assigns electoral votes to candidates based on winning pluralities in each state. Winning 270 electoral votes determines the president. States like Florida significantly impacted past elections.
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