electors

Supporters of President Trump attend pro-Trump marches outside the Supreme Court building in Washington on Nov. 14. The Trump team was dealt several losses in multiple courts Friday.

Politics & Government

Trump's Legal Losses Come Fast And Furious

9:31pm December 05, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The Trump campaign and allied Republicans had sought to overturn results in six states. "We don't need courts," Rudy Giuliani told Fox News, arguing state lawmakers can just declare Trump the winner.

Protesters demonstrate in Philadelphia last week. Republican Donald Trump is assured of a victory, unless there is a massive — and totally unexpected — defection by the electors pledged to support him.

National
Politics & Government

5 Things You Should Know About The Electoral College

11:26am December 19, 2016

by Brian Naylor

As electors cast their ballots in each of the 50 states, we try to answer questions about the process: Who are these people? How are they selected? Can they really vote however they want?

Queue Listen Now

Plenty of Trump opponents are begging electors to vote against Trump. But it's hard to see that effort being very successful.

National
Politics & Government

MAILBAG: Could 'Faithless Electors' Keep Donald Trump Out Of The White House?

1:43pm December 15, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A reader asks about the argument that electors should deliver the presidency to Hillary Clinton, who won the popular vote. They could, but they won't.