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In 2016, Donald trump won the presidental election 304 to 227.

Technically, Hillary Clinton did win the popular vote, but Trump still overruled in the electoral college

It is uncommon but definitely possible to win the electoral college but loose the popular vote. In fact, it has happened in 5 american elections, recently in 2000

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Where in the constitution does it state the presidental election?

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Where in the constitution does it state the presidental election?

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- Found in 12th amendment

- Found in Article II, Section 1, Clauses 2 and 3

- "Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress; but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States shall be appointed an Elector.

The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States."

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The electoral college votes in December. They are responsible for electing the new president.

Each state gets a certain number of electors, based on its representation in congress. (Mainly its size)

Electors cast 1 vote before the general election happens.

In total, there are 538 electoral votes.

Like stated before in step 4, whoever gets more than 270 votes wins the election.

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In November, the presidental election is held.

People all across the country are able to vote for the presidental candidate and vice presidental candidate duo they prefer.

In these votes, people are actually contributing for voting for their electors.

Electors are members of the electoral college.
These selected few represent and support the presidental candidate the voters selected.
They will contribute to voting in the election on behalf of the state.

***Just because a candidate has the popular vote, it does not mean they will win a presidental election***

To win the election, a candidate needs more than 270 electoral votes.

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After they are nominatated, electees have to increase their popularity and show off their views for future votes and a better chance of winning the election.

There are many ways candidates can advertise their campaign. Examples being:
- theme songs
- speeches
- merchandising
- vising states
- statistics to prove points/ degrade opposing candidate.

Candidates get funds for their elections through state funding, private sources, and general public support.

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Once Primaries and Caucuses are completed, national conventions are held in which the presidental nominee is anounced to the public.

Elected delegates vote for their party candidate and who ever gets the most votes becomes nominated.

The vice president is also nominated at these national conventions.

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Step 1: Presidental Primaries and Caucuses

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Step 1: Presidental Primaries and Caucuses

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First, those wanting to run for president need to go through state primaries and caucuses. These allow people of the states to choose what candidate they would like to have move on.

A state primary is a local voting that happens through secret balot. It can be at local or state level. Its a good way to get popularity started and a politcal message out.

A Caucuse is a private meeting held by a political party. Participants can divide up depending on the group they support and the undecided do the same. The number of voters determines how many delegates a cadiate has won.

Fun fact:
34 states hold primary elections
16 states hold caucuses to determine candidates