What is the electoral college? The history behind the US’ weird way of picking a president

Every four years, millions of Americans head to the ballot box. They think they’re picking the next president of the United States. But they’re not technically voting for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or any other candidate. Voters actually punch the ballot for an elector.

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