Popular Vote

The popular vote refers to the total number of votes cast by citizens in an election, representing the collective will of the electorate. In a popular vote system, the candidate who receives the most votes wins, regardless of electoral districts or other divisions. This is commonly used in many elections around the world, such as local or state contests. However, in the United States presidential elections, the Electoral College system is used, which means winning the popular vote in a state contributes to electors, rather than guaranteeing a direct victory in the overall election.