Electoral College's Controversial Role in 2024 Presidential Race

As Harris and Trump vie for the presidency, the Electoral College system continues to spark debate over its impact on democratic representation.

The Electoral College, not the national popular vote, determines the U.S. presidential election outcome, requiring 270 of 538 electoral votes to win.
Swing states like Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania are pivotal, as candidates focus their campaigns on these battlegrounds to secure electoral votes.
Critics argue the Electoral College system distorts democratic representation, allowing candidates to win the presidency despite losing the popular vote.
The National Popular Vote initiative seeks to bypass the Electoral College by having states allocate their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.
Historical instances, such as the 2016 and 2000 elections, highlight the disparity between the popular vote and Electoral College outcomes, fueling ongoing controversy.