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Why US votes for president don't all count the same

November 5, 2024

The Electoral College system has drawn criticism in the US for reducing the presidential election result to a small group of swing states. Twice this century, the elected president did not also win the popular vote, including Donald Trump's victory in 2016. Does the Electoral College system properly reflect the will of the people?

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