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A close national popular vote can still produce a losing candidate as president. Here's how the Electoral College's 538 votes actually work, why the Founders built it that way, and the real arguments on both sides of replacing it.
An overview of how campaign finance works in U.S. federal elections, from contribution limits to Super PACs and the ongoing debate over reform.
A clear guide to federal elections — how candidates qualify, how voting works, and how results are certified. Learn the key stages every voter should know.
Midterms happen every four years, right? Wrong. Here's what they are, why turnout is lower, and why they reshape Congress.