Changing the Electoral College would require a constitutional amendment, so it is not something that can be adjusted easily. Whether Americans love it or not, this system is here to stay.

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When Argentina jettisoned its electoral college in 1995, the United States remained the sole democratic nation that elects a president via an electoral college. open image in gallery.

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The race for the White House all comes down to 270 Electoral College votes. Here's a guide to how many votes each state gets this year to decide the presidency.

In 48 of the 50 states, the Electoral College operates in a winner-take-all system, meaning whichever candidate wins in the popular vote in that state gets all of its electoral votes.

The race for the White House all comes down to 270 Electoral College votes. Here's a guide to how many votes each state gets this year to decide the presidency.

The race for the White House all comes down to 270 Electoral College votes. Here's a guide to how many votes each state gets this year to decide the presidency.

In 48 of the 50 states, the Electoral College operates in a winner-take-all system, meaning whichever candidate wins in the popular vote in that state gets all of its electoral votes.