HOW THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT IS ELECTED

1. With less than a couple of weeks left before the US Elections 2024, let’s see how the President is elected.

2. It is through a system called the “Electoral College”, which takes affect after Americans cast their votes. Here's how it works in simple terms:

3. Each state gets a certain number of "electors" (Perwakilan) based on its population. The more people in a state, the more electors it has. There are a total of 538 electors nationwide broken down in the 50 States. A candidate needs a majority of 270 to win the Presidency.

Current allocations

4. The allocations below are based on the 2020 Census. They are effective for the 2024 and 2028 presidential elections.

The Electoral College:

Credit: US Govt Archives On Electoral College Allocation.

5. When a certain party gets the majority of the popular votes in each state, they will earn the total electoral votes of that particular state.

Total Electoral Votes:  538; Majority Needed to Elect:  270.

6. The 538 represents the composition of the number of Representatives (435) and Senators (100) plus additional votes for Washington, D.C. (3) in Congress at Capitol Hill.

7. However, the electors are NOT members of Congress but are determined earlier by both parties in their respective states during the primaries. 

8. For Further Illustration, Click On The Video Below:

9. I Hope This Brief Explanation Will Help Malaysians And Other Citizens Of The World Understand The American Elections System With More Clarity. 

10. Enjoy Observing The Results On The 6th Of November. (Malaysian Date). Who Do You Think Will Be Inaugurated As The POTUS On January 20th, 2024?