"Leslie Swartz" wrote:
Except in states where the electoral votes are not earned "all or nothing"
but on a proportional basis.

Not very many states do this, IIRC.

Even then his count is "wrong" - the minimum number of electoral votes a
State can have is 3.




Steve Swartz


"D. Strang" wrote in message
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"Ace" wrote

Now, let's say that in 19 of those 20 states only one person votes per
state and that vote is cast for candidate A, and in one of those 20
states 20 people vote for candidate B.

In the popular vote candidate A receives 19 votes and candidate B
receives 20 votes.

Which candidate is elected, and by what majority?

Candidate A will receive 19 electoral votes, and Candidate B will
receive
1 electoral vote. Candidate A is the winner 19:1