Since 1788, however, only a handful of candidates winning the Electoral College failed to receive the most popular votes. Moreover, the Electoral College serves important purposes.

Actually, the Electoral College was about both and more. ... Writing as “Fabius” in 1788 to encourage ratification, he explained, “This President is to be chosen, ...

In the unlikely event that there is a 269 to 269 tie in the Electoral College, a complicated process will begin to churn. First, the newly elected members of the House of Representatives would ...

Since 1788, however, only a handful of candidates winning the Electoral College failed to receive the most popular votes. Moreover, the Electoral College serves important purposes.