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Overview of the U.S. Electoral College   
This document provides a basic overview of the U.S. Electoral College.

U.S. Electoral College

Under the Electoral College system, we do not vote directly for President and Vice President. Instead, voters in each State choose a slate of electors who serve in the Electoral College to select the winner. The Office of the Federal Register, as a part of the National Archives & Records Administration, coordinates the functions of the Electoral College. It is in charge of receiving and authenticating the Certificates of Ascertainment and the Certificates of Vote from all states and District of Columbia.

The U.S. Electoral College website explains the Electoral College process and provides a variety of information and statistics on presidential elections, past and present.


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