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The Latest Breaking News from the Electoral College

Harris campaign quickly wades in after Walz says Electoral College ‘needs to go’

Trump press secretary suggests Democratic vice presidential nominee is trying to lay ‘the groundwork to claim President Trump’s victory is illegitimate’

The Independent UK

Understanding The Impact Of The Electoral College System

Learn about the impact of the U.S. Electoral College system on presidential elections and campaign strategies.

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Can we trust polling data?

Thanks to lingering chaos from the COVID pandemic and other factors, polls may be unintentionally biased

Salon

Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.2, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.3–46.0.

The Conversation

Experts split on who has '24 "advantage"

One month out from Election Day, the race for the White House and control of Congress is as close as it gets

Salon

What is the Electoral College? What to know, in 500 words

In the US, presidential elections are decided by a state-based vote allocation system. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why CNN is changing up its polling for 2024

Polls of the 2020 presidential election were at their collective worst in 40 years.

The Conversation

"One Person, One Vote" is a must-watch

Maximina Juson's documentary describes how the Electoral College works and how it brought us to January 6

Salon

Kamala Harris the slight favourite to win US election as she narrowly leads in key states

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.0 – a slight widening of the competition since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.2–46.2.

The Conversation

Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words

US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.

Al Jazeera

More Vance Than Anyone Could Ever Need

Plus: Long live Eric Adams, Electoral College bias, and more...

Reason

Trump turns Christian nationalism toxic

"Two-thirds of the country rejects this anti-democratic ideology," explains Robert P. Jones of PRRI

Salon

Harris’ post-debate gains sustained in US polls, but Republicans likely to gain Senate control

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.2–46.2. In my previous US politics article last Wednesday, Harris led Trump by 48.9–46.0.

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Why Pennsylvania is the key to a Harris or Trump Electoral College victory

With less than two months until Election Day, Pennsylvania has emerged as the keystone state in each party’s plan to win the White House.

The Conversation

Harris gains in post-debate US national polls, but will her gains be sustained?

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.9–46.0. In my previous US politics article on September 9, Harris led Trump by 48.7–46.2.

The Conversation

Harris’ lead dips in national US polls and it’s very close in the key states

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.7–46.2. In my previous US politics article on August 30, Harris led Trump by 48.8–45.0.

International Business Times

Two Insistent Predictions In The 2024 Presidential Race, Two Different Winners

Nate Silver says Donald Trump appears to be pulling ahead, while Allan Lichtman predicts victory for Kamala Harris

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Harris’ win probability falls slightly after Democratic convention and Kennedy withdrawal

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.8–45.0. In my previous US politics article last Sunday, Harris led Trump by 48.8–44.8.

The Conversation

How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential elections

Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election not only failed, but some of them also rested on a misreading of the U.S. Constitution, as our new analysis argues. The relevant constitutional provision dates back to just after the Civil War, and contemporaries recognized it as…

The Conversation

An unseen problem with the Electoral College – it tells bad guys where to target their efforts

Over the past four years, Congress and state governments have worked hard to prevent the aftermath of the 2024 election from descending into the chaos and threats to democracy that occurred around the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s how to vote in the Texas 2024 election

Election day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas.

The Conversation

Kamala Harris’ polls surge stalls ahead of Democratic National Convention

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 47.1–44.6% with 4.2% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In my previous US politics article last Wednesday, Harris led Trump by 46.8–43.7%.

Salon

The right's 50-year plot against America

Author David Daley on the far right's long-term "Antidemocratic" strategy, and how we just might beat it

The Conversation

Harris’ lead over Trump continues to increase in US national and swing state polls

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 46.8–43.7 with 3.9% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In my previous US politics article on August 5, Harris led Trump by 45.5–44.1.

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