The Electoral College is how the president of the United States is elected. In the U.S., there are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To win the election, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which is the majority of the College.

The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns. Republicans Trump and Bush lost the popular vote during their presidential runs but won the Electoral College to claim the nation’s top office.

With the Electoral College really only relevant in politics every four years, Americans can be forgiven for forgetting its ins and outs. Here’s a refresher on what it does and why it matters.

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan to win the state's 15 electoral votes, election results show.

President-elect Donald Trump had a historic comeback in the 2024 election after losing four years ago to President Joe Biden. Here's a look at the final 2024 electoral map.

While a majority of Black and Latino voters turned out for Vice President Kamala Harris this election, President-elect Donald Trump made significant inroads with both groups. Voter surveys from the Associated Press show Trump won 43 percent of the overall Latino vote,