AboutHarry Hayfield Expertise I have recently found the results for the Congressional and Senate Elections dating back to 1788 and will be able to advise on the best way of finding out what a candidate`s views are
Experience Have been interested in American Elections since 1988
Expert: Harry Hayfield Date: 11/3/2004 Subject: popular election?
Question Hi Harry,
In the US presidential election, there seems to be two divisions(?) of elections: one is electorial and the other one is popular. Right now on CNN, experts are saying that no other presidents have won such high pupular votes in past (Bush: 51%, Kerry 48% in popular vote). Would you mind explaining the two divisions of the election system in the US presidential election?
Thanks.
Ang-sui
Answer And hello to you. I'll give you the potted version for the time being but if you like the full version (with whistles and bangs) then do feel free to e-mail me at harry_hayfield@beeb.net and I'll explain it in greater detail
The popular vote is the number of votes cast for each candidate
The electoral vote is the number of electors pledged to support that candidate at a special election held in December
