what is the difference between popular vote and electoral college
The popular vote is the number of individuals who voted for a candidate. The electoral vote refers to the 538 representatives in the electoral college that ultimately determine the outcome of a presidential election.The number of electoral representatives in each state depends on population.hichever candidate  wins a state, their electoral college representatives cast their  vote (support) for the candidate that won their state. For  example: Candidate A receives 100,000 popular votes.