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What majority is required for an individual to win the Electoral College?
A candidate needs the vote of at least 270 electors—more than half of all electors—to win the presidential election.
Who determines electoral vote?
Electoral votes are allocated among the States based on the Census. Every State is allocated a number of votes equal to the number of senators and representatives in its U.S. Congressional delegation—two votes for its senators in the U.S. Senate plus a number of votes equal to the number of its Congressional districts.
How many voters voted by mail in 2020?
A record number of voters reported casting ballots by mail in 2020 – including many voters who said it was their first time doing so. Nearly half of 2020 voters (46\%) said they had voted by mail or absentee, and among that group, about four-in-ten said it was their first time casting a ballot this way.
When does the Electoral College count the votes?
December 14, 2020 —Electors vote The electors in each State meet to select the President and Vice President of the United States. January 6, 2021 —Congress counts the vote Congress meets in joint session to count the electoral votes (unless Congress passes a law to change the date). January 20, 2021—Inauguration Day
When will the electoral results be certified in 2021?
Due to violent unrest in and around the Capitol, the electoral results were not certified until 3:44 a.m., the morning of January 7, 2021. Click on the name of a State to see its Certificate of Ascertainment.
What is the winding path to victory in the Electoral College?
The winding path to victory States that are forecasted to vote for one candidate by a big margin are at the ends of the path, while tighter races are in the middle. Bigger segments mean more Electoral College votes. Trace the path from either end to see which state could put one candidate over the top.