Why Does the Electoral College Matter?

The Electoral College is an essential part of the United States’ democratic process. Every four years, citizens across the nation participate in an election to determine the President and Vice President of the United States. However, the outcome is not determined by the popular vote but by the Electoral College. The Electoral College was established…

How Does the U.S. Census Impact the Electoral College?

Every ten years, a census is conducted of the U.S. population. This census is designed to count every person living in the United States — including citizens, non-citizen legal residents, non-citizen long-term visitors, and undocumented immigrants. This count determines apportionment in the U.S. House of Representatives, which directly affects the number of electors that each gets…