1. Number of Representatives
Electoral College
Each state’s electoral votes equals:
Number of Representatives +
2 Senators
EX: Mississippi – 6 Electoral Votes
4 Representatives
______2 Senators_______
6 Electoral Votes
Electoral College –
System used to elect the president and vice-president.

2. Tuesday after first Monday in November
Monday after second Wednesday in December
January 6
January 20
Voters cast ballots at local polls
Electors who won the election in November meet in state capitol
Congress counts electoral votes.
Candidate with majority votes is sworn in as President of the US
Informs electors which candidate wishes to be President of the US.
Majority required to win (270 out of 538)
Cast ballots for president and vice-president which is sent to Washington D.C.
Inauguration