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Jessica explains the mechanics of the Electoral College. While it might not seem particularly thrilling, it involves electors—appointed representatives of their respective political parties—gathering together in their states to officially cast their votes for the presidential candidate whom their state constituents have selected.
In most states, this voting occurs on a winner-take-all basis, meaning the candidate who receives the majority of the popular vote in that state gets all the electoral votes, with the exceptions of Maine and Nebraska, where votes are apportioned.