## Electoral College Explained: How It Decides Trump Vs. Harris
The Electoral College is a system of selecting the President and Vice President of the United States. It consists of 538 electors, who are chosen by the states and the District of Columbia. Each state is allocated a number of electors equal to its total number of senators and representatives in Congress.
How the Electoral College Works
On Election Day, voters in each state cast their ballots for a slate of electors who are pledged to support a particular candidate for President and Vice President. The candidate who receives the most votes in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes.
The electors then meet in the state capitals on December 14th to cast their votes for President and Vice President. The candidate who receives the majority of electoral votes (at least 270) wins the election.
The Electoral College and the Popular Vote
The Electoral College is frequently criticized because it can result in a candidate winning the election even if they do not receive the most votes nationwide. This happened in 2016, when Donald Trump won the presidency despite losing the popular vote to Hillary Clinton.
Supporters of the Electoral College argue that it is necessary to ensure that all states have a say in the election of the President. They also argue that it helps to prevent large, populous states from dominating the election process.
Opponents of the Electoral College argue that it is undemocratic and that it gives too much power to small states. They also argue that it can lead to outcomes that are not in line with the will of the people.
The Electoral College and the 2020 Election
The 2020 presidential election could be a close one. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have a chance of winning the popular vote and the Electoral College.
If the election is close, it is possible that the outcome could be decided by a few key swing states. These states include Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The candidate who wins the most electoral votes in these states will likely win the election.