Every presidential election cycle, constitutional law expert Alison LaCroix can count on people asking her one question when they learn what she does for a living. "Why do we have the Electoral ...

You might think that in America, whoever wins the majority of votes in an election wins. But when it comes to presidential elections, that isn’t true. Look no further than Al Gore and Hillary Clinton ...

In the weeks leading up to Nov. 5, the energy surrounding the presidency was frenetic and urgent, as if this year’s ballot held not just candidates but the very future of democracy. This attitude was ...

Consistent with federalist principles, the Constitution gives the states control over our presidential elections, providing a check on majoritarianism. Our method of electing the president came about ...

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In this paper, we argue that recent trends in party seat margins and election vote margins result from structural changes in the nature of US political competition. We assemble a comprehensive ...

The 538 members will cast votes for president and vice president. The 538 members of the Electoral College are set to cast votes for president and vice president on Monday -- marking another step ...

The 538 Politics podcast looks at AI's potential impact on electoral politics. Exactly one year ago today, OpenAI launched ChatGPT. And quickly, the program changed the conversation around what is ...

USA, — Everywhere you look, you'll find people talking about the fight to 270. But what does that even mean? We're here to break it down for you. Let's get one thing straight: the Electoral College is ...

This year was the biggest election year in history. Around 2 billion people – close to a quarter of the world's population – cast their votes worldwide. Although elections were largely free and fair, ...