Category: Articles, Education, Politics, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Electoral College Vote Bias During The 2016 Presidential Election Updated August 31, 2020 TASA ID: 3831 The following report is a detailed study relating to the imperfections of the Electoral College. Of the five presidents who have won the presidency without receiving the most popular votes, two of them (President George W. Bush and President Trump) have been elected since 2000. For the most part, as long as the winning president received the most popular votes, the details relating to the Electoral College were given little thought. However, due to the amount of confusion and frustration concerning presidential elections since 2000, it is becoming more necessary to explain to Americans how the Electoral College actually works. Read more
