Week 9: The Electoral College

    





In this week's class, we examined the constitutional basis for the Electoral College and how the system works during a Presidential election. We reviewed the key dates in November, December & January for the Electoral College and define some terms or issues that are sure to be heard on Election Day. We'll examine the most recent electoral vote projections for the Presidential race as well as projections on what the new U.S. Congress may look like. Closer to home, we will look at our state wide races and ballot issues and look at Harrison & Jefferson County races & ballot issues. 

What if the Electoral Vote is a Tie?

If the eletoral College vote ends in a tie, 269 votes for each of the candidates or no candidate gets a majority of the electoral votes (270 or more) than the Constitution outlines how the President and Vice President  are to be chosen. Please view this instructive video that outlines the process by which the U.S. House of Representatives will choose the President and the U.S. Senate will choose the Vice-President
Click on to see this short video: An Electoral College Tie.

For more information on the Electoral College, click on   U.S. Electoral College resources for the National Archives site. To view the class handout used to explain the Electoral College in more detail see our Class 9 Handout-The Presidency and the Electoral College on the right hand column of this blog under Class Handouts.