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[https://www.npr.org/2024/11/04/nx-s1-5173568/electoral-college-explained by Bill Chappell 4/11/24 npr]
[https://www.npr.org/2024/11/04/nx-s1-5173568/electoral-college-explained by Bill Chappell 4/11/24 npr]
  A majority of Americans — more than 60% — support abolishing the Electoral College, according to a September report by the Pew Research Center. But the system has survived an unprecedented number of attempts to change it.
  A majority of Americans — more than 60% — support abolishing the Electoral College, according to a September report by the Pew Research Center. But the system has survived an unprecedented number of attempts to change it.
===== US election: how does the electoral college voting system work? =====
[https://theconversation.com/us-election-how-does-the-electoral-college-voting-system-work-242283 by Richard Hargy 4/11/24 THE CONVERSATION]
On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest. Many people outside the US, and some inside, do not understand how this complicated system works.


===== Republican bid to alter Nebraska's electoral system to boost Trump stymied =====
===== Republican bid to alter Nebraska's electoral system to boost Trump stymied =====