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1. www.npr.org › sections › biden-transition-updatesWho Are Electors And How Do They Get Picked? - NPR

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   Dec 14, 2020 · It's one of the final steps in picking a president, but who are these electors and how do they get selected? It begins and ends with loyalty — loyalty to state and national parties.

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     Supreme Court: State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional...

2. www.archives.gov › electoral-college › electorsAbout the Electors | National Archives

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Choosing each State's electors is a two-part process. First, the political parties in each State choose slates of potential electors sometime before the general election. Second, during the general election, the voters in each State select their State's electors by casting their ballots.

3. www.archives.gov › electoral-college › rolesRoles and Responsibilities in the Electoral College Process

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Roles and Responsibilities in the Electoral College Process. The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, and the term “Executive” includes State Governors and the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

4. www.usa.gov › electoral-collegeElectoral College - USAGov

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   • What Is The Electoral College?
   • Who Is in The Electoral College?
   • How Does The Electoral College Process Work?
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   The Electoral College is not a physical place. It is a process which includes the: 1. Selection of electors 2. Meeting of electors who cast votes for the president and vice president 3. Counting of the electors’ votes by Congress In other U.S. elections, candidates are elected directly by popular vote. But the president and vice president are not e...

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   Each state gets as many electors as it has members of Congress (House and Senate). Including Washington, D.C.’s three electors, there are currently 538 electors in all. Find out how many electoral votes each state gets. Each state’s political parties choose their own slate of potential electors. Who is chosen to be an elector, how, and when varies ...

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   While the Constitution does not require electors to vote for the candidate chosen by their state's popular vote, some states do. The rare elector who votes for someone else may be fined, disqualified, and replaced by a substitute elector. Or they may even be prosecuted by their state. Learn more about how the Electoral College works.

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   Winning the popular vote but losing the election

   It is possible to win the Electoral College but lose the popular vote. This happened in 2016, 2000, and three times in the 1800s.

   What happens if no candidate wins the majority of electoral votes?

   If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the vote goes to the House of Representatives. This has happened twice. The first time was following the 1800 presidential election when the House chose Thomas Jefferson. And following the 1824 presidential election, the House selected John Quincy Adams as president.

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   The Electoral College process is in the U.S. Constitution. It would take a constitutional amendment to change the process. For more information, contact your U.S. senator or your U.S. representative.

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5. www.wikihow.com › Become-a-CongresspersonHow to Become a Congressperson: A Complete Guide - wikiHow

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   Mar 19, 2024 · 1. Make sure you qualify for the House or Senate. To be a congressperson, you can either run for the House of Representatives or the Senate. There are certain basic qualifications you must meet for both, including age qualifications. Make sure you meet those before you attempt to run.

6. www.democracydocket.com › analysis › after-electionAfter Election Day: The Basics of Election Certification

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   Nov 29, 2021 · The exact procedures and deadlines vary by state, but the election officials, secretary of state or governor must sign a certificate of election in the case of U.S. House or Senate results and a certificate of ascertainment for presidential results.

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   How do I become a member of the House of Representatives?

   • Make sure you meet those before you attempt to run. To run for the House of Representatives, you must be at least 25 years old. You must have been a United States citizen for at least seven years. You must also be a resident of the state and district you're representing at the time you file your petition.

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   How do you choose a state's electors?

   • Choosing each State's electors is a two-part process. First, the political parties in each State choose slates of potential electors sometime before the general election. Second, during the general election, the voters in each State select their State's electors by casting their ballots.

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   What qualifications do you need to be a congressman?

   • Make sure you qualify for the House or Senate. To be a congressperson, you can either run for the House of Representatives or the Senate. There are certain basic qualifications you must meet for both, including age qualifications. Make sure you meet those before you attempt to run.

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   How do I become a congressman?

   • Volunteering is easy to do and can help you gain much of the necessary experience to be a congressperson. You can, for example, volunteer for a local political party. Try to help out with things like fundraising or community organizing. You can also take on a leadership role in the organization. Look into working for local charities.

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   How are election results certified?

   • Next, the certification of election results is conducted at the state level, either by a state board of elections or the state’s chief elections officer (in 47 states, that’s the secretary of state). While the canvass counts and confirms the ballots cast, the certification finalizes the results based on the canvass.

   After Election Day: The Basics of Election Certification

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   How are electors appointed?

   • Electors must be appointed on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November (Election Day*). In most States, the political parties nominate slates of electors at State conventions or central committee meetings. Then the voters of each State choose the electors by voting for their preferred candidates in the state-wide general election.

   Roles and Responsibilities in the Electoral College Process

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8. www.usa.gov › midterm-electionsCongressional elections and midterm elections - USAGov

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   Find your state to learn when to vote in person or absentee for your members of Congress. Get past results for congressional elections. LAST UPDATED: August 21, 2024