Skip to main content

Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

8,262,324 Views

103,591 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state’s electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.

If it is possible to win the presidency by winning 11 large states, why do you think candidates pay attention to smaller states? Can you think of additional strategies that would benefit a Democrat or a Republican specifically?

Sign in to answer question

About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Producer Bridgette Spalding
  • Educator Christina Greer
  • Sound Designer Eric Hoffman
  • Director Mark Phillips
  • Narrator Christina Greer

More from Government: Declassified