C-Span is offering educators tools for helping students understand the electoral college process in its The Electoral College and the Constitution lesson plan. All tools are free downloads.
Updated resources are also available:
- 2024 Electoral Map
- Electoral College History
Lesson plans covering the issue.
More resources will be added on their Campaign 2024 page.
Free Resource
Update: This resource is no longer available, so we are linking to an archived version.
Further Research
Presidential Elections in the United States: A Primer
Very long and detailed accounting of the entire process, from beginning to end from the Congressional Research Service and the Library of Congress.
The Constitution on the Election of President (archived)
Summary of relevant constitutional passages.
U.S. Code: Election Law
Summary of relevant passages.
What is the Electoral College?
Summary from U.S. National Archives & Records Administration.
Electoral College FAQs
Frequently asked questions from U.S. National Archives & Records Administration.
270 to Win
Interactive electoral college map for years past and present.
Electoral College Results
At the National Archive.
Historical Presidential Elections
Electoral College results of past elections from 1789 through 2020.
Keep Reading
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How to Become President {Free Poster}
“How To Become President of the United States” is a free colorful poster designed to help students understand the process of electing a president.