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Electoral College Mechanics vs. Popular Vote

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Five times in U.S. history, a candidate has won the presidency despite losing the nationwide popular vote. The most recent were George W. Bush in 2000 and Donald Trump in 2016.

Why this is interesting

In the United States, the person who becomes president is not necessarily the one who wins the most votes nationwide. How can that be? It's all about the Electoral College.