Who can run for and be elected President of the United States?
Any person 35 years of age or older and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. (Someone born in the country or its territories or who has one parent who's a citizen.)
Must you belong to a political party?
One doesn't need a party affiliation to seek the presidency.
Are you required to be an elected member of government? Such as a member of the House or Senate.
No. Ross Perot and Ralph Nader are two examples of independents running for president who had never held elected office.
Who's eligible to vote?
Any citizen 18 years of age or older. There exceptions. In some states those who've been convicted of a felony are not able to vote.
What is the electoral college?
Certainly not an institution for higher learning.
The list below show the number of electoral college votes for state. The number is determined by population.
Any person 35 years of age or older and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. (Someone born in the country or its territories or who has one parent who's a citizen.)
Must you belong to a political party?
One doesn't need a party affiliation to seek the presidency.
Are you required to be an elected member of government? Such as a member of the House or Senate.
No. Ross Perot and Ralph Nader are two examples of independents running for president who had never held elected office.
Who's eligible to vote?
Any citizen 18 years of age or older. There exceptions. In some states those who've been convicted of a felony are not able to vote.
What is the electoral college?
Certainly not an institution for higher learning.
The list below show the number of electoral college votes for state. The number is determined by population.
| Electoral votes by state 2016 |
California: 55
Texas: 38
New York, Florida: 29 each
Illinois, Pennsylvania: 20 each
Ohio: 18
Georgia, Michigan: 16 each
North Carolina: 15
New Jersey: 14
Virginia: 13
Washington: 12
Arizona, Indiana: 11
Massachusetts, Tennessee: 11 each
Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin: 10 each
Alabama, Colorado, South Carolina: 9 each
Kentucky, Louisiana: 8 each
Connecticut, Oklahoma, Oregon: 7 each
Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah: 6 each
Nebraska, New Mexico, West Virginia: 5 each
Idaho, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Hawaii: 4 each
Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, Montana: 3 each
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As you'll notice California has the most electoral college votes 54. While Alaska, Delaware, North and South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming and Montana have the least at 3 each. Population determines the number of electoral votes for each. The numbers can change with each census conducted every 10 years.
There are 538 electoral college votes representing the number of members for both Houses of Congress. You need 270 electoral college votes to become president.
Can you become president without winning the popular vote?
Yes. The most recent example is George W. Bush in 2000.
Who chooses the electors?
Each party with a candidate on the ballot can choose electors.
When do the electors vote?
In December
Remember when Americans vote they aren't voting directly for president they are voting for the electors.
Can you become president without winning the popular vote?
Yes. The most recent example is George W. Bush in 2000.
Who chooses the electors?
Each party with a candidate on the ballot can choose electors.
When do the electors vote?
In December
Remember when Americans vote they aren't voting directly for president they are voting for the electors.
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