Donald Trump has won the race for the presidency of the United States, gaining a historic second term. He passed the critical ...

It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote​, and only the second time since 1988 that any ...

With 95% of votes counted, Mr Trump had increased his vote share in 89% of counties compared with 2020. That was true even in ...

Financial writer discusses market reaction to election results; S&P 500 rises, REITs weighed down, portfolio adjustments made ...

One of the most, if not the most, vital parts of election night is a famous number: 270. These are the Electoral College ...

There are 538 votes in the Electoral College and it takes 270 — a majority — to win the presidency. In the 2024 election, CBS News projects Trump has secured 312 to Harris' 226. The race ...

These are the Electoral College votes a candidate needs to win the presidency. The system has been around since the first election when George Washington carried all 69 electoral votes.

However, while every vote is significant, the outcome is ultimately decided by the Electoral College, a system that some critics argue is outdated. The Electoral College is a complex system in ...

With Donald Trump’s crushing victory this past Tuesday, schemes to get rid of the Electoral College are off the table — for the next several years, at least. It could have been otherwise.

The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It's a 538-member group that elects a president.

Election Day is underway and the polls are almost closed in Oklahoma, meaning it's time to delve into the rules behind the Electoral College and how it decides who will be the next U.S. president.