As the US presidential election approaches, it's essential to understand the Electoral College system. The system allocates 538 electoral votes among states and the District of Columbia, with each state having a specific number based on its population. In most states, the winner takes all, while Maine and Nebraska use a proportional method. Electors from each state meet to cast their votes for president and vice president, with the majority mark being 270. The outcome is then officially declared by Congress.

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