Electoral College in the Spotlight

Published: Nov. 2, 2020, 9 a.m.

b'After election ballots are cast, the spotlight turns to the Electoral College with its 538 electors.\\xa0 Unlike most elections in the U.S., the presidency is decided not directly by voters, but by members of the Electoral College, who are assigned based on the results of the popular vote in each state.\\xa0 In this hour, we break down the role of the Electoral College and hear why there\\u2019s ongoing debate over its relevance.'