Electoral Votes

The Electoral College emerged from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 as a compromise between large and small states. It aimed to balance state interests and prevent a direct popular vote system that some feared could lead to hasty choices or vulnerability to demagogues. Large states advocated...

The Electoral College process involves state electors casting votes for president and vice president. The results, called vote certificates, are sent to the President of the Senate (the Vice President of the United States). On January 6, the Vice President opens these certificates before Congress,...

The U.S. Constitution outlines a unique process for selecting the president called the Electoral College. Under Article II, Section 1, states have significant influence over how presidential elections unfold. Each state can decide how to appoint its electors, though most opt for a popular election....

In 1787, the Founding Fathers negotiated a new governmental framework in Philadelphia. They sought to balance the interests of large and small states, leading to the creation of the Electoral College. The Virginia Plan, suggesting representation based on population, conflicted with the New Jersey...

The 1876 presidential election pitted Republican Rutherford B. Hayes against Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. On Election Day, results from South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana were unclear, with both parties claiming victory. The Republican-controlled returning boards in these states played a crucial...

The Electoral College, a cornerstone of American federalism, was created by the framers of the United States Constitution to balance power among states of varying sizes and populations. This article examines the historical context, mechanics, and ongoing debates surrounding this pivotal institution...

Electoral Vote – 2000 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 2000 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 2004 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 2004 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 2008 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 2008 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1972 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1972 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1976 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1976 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1980 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1980 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1984 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1984 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1988 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1988 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1992 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1992 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1996 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1996 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1940 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1940 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1944 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1944 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1948 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1948 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...

Electoral Vote – 1952 Election This page details the electoral vote for the 1952 Presidential Election. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the Main Electoral Vote Page . The popular vote and names of major candidates that did not get any electoral votes in each election can be found on...