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    How exactly does the electoral college work?

    Question #52117. Asked by eytank. (Nov 02 04 2:56 PM)


    NathaNsc

    		In a very small nutshell:

    Based on population, each state (and DC) is given a number of electoral "points." In each state, whichever candidate has more votes will win the state's points. Of the 538 total electoral points, a candidate must win 270 to be president.

    Here's a map with the electoral points for each state in 2004:
    http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/electorl.gif

    And here's a detailed explanation of the electoral college:
    http://www.fec.gov/pages/ecworks.htm

    Nov 02 04, 4:22 PM

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