How Should We Elect the President?

Run time: 58 minutes

On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, Jesse Wegman and Robert Hardaway join Jeffrey Rosen to debate the Electoral College and preview potential legal challenges that might arise in the aftermath of the election. Listen on We the People or Watch on America’s Town Hall

We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more 

The Electoral College’s Role in the 2024 Election

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes

“On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, voters from around the country will complete the process of choosing electors who will pick the next president and vice president of the United States. ...” Read more

Fewer Scenarios Likely for a Tie in the 2024 Presidential Election

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 6 minutes

“Unlike other recent campaigns, the specter of a tied election is less likely to hang over the 2024 presidential election due to changes related to the 2020 decennial United States Census. ...” Read more

Prepare for Election Day

Learn about the electoral process, the executive branch, and the Constitution as you follow the 2024 presidential election. Our free, nonpartisan resources, primary source documents, short videos, virtual events, and exhibit explorations are available for learners of all ages. Explore election resources

Article II, Section 1, Clause 2

“Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress; but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States shall be appointed an Elector.” 

Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution

Support the Center

Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue.  

Connect With Us

Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.