What if Electoral College Ties 269-269 - Explaining Presidential Election Poll Results to Kids

Election Results

Believe me, when I was a pre-law student working on a degree in political science, we never studied a race to elect a new president resembling anything like the one America now faces. On the eve of this unprecedented and unpredictable presidential election, it's also a great teaching moment for teachers and parents of young kids. Truly, there couldn't be a better time than now to demonstrate by a real-time example to educate the next generation of voters about how our democracy's voting system works.

Seizing a Teachable Moment

Children, by nature are curious. So, when your son or daughter comes home from school on Election Day, don't be surprised if they ask you if you voted or how you voted on the candidates and/or issues on the ballot this year. 

They might even ask you about who's winning the presidential election as polls turn their vote counts in -- your cue to bring up the electoral college and discuss it together to expand upon what they've been learning in class. Invite the youngsters to join you to watch your favorite news TV station or to hop online with you to visit media sites such as CNN, USA Today, the New York Times or others which will all be reporting results state by state as they happen. 

To get the conversation started with your child, here are a few basic questions to ask and simple answers to have on hand about the election.

How Many Electoral Votes to Win?

The Nation's president is elected not by popular votes (the total number of votes cast for each candidate's President/Vice President ticket nationwide) but by a system called the electoral college. There are 538 electoral votes in all, allocated across all 50 U.S. states in proportion to each state's individual population. States with the most votes include California (55), Texas (38) and New York (29), while at the other end of the spectrum there are seven states plus the District of Columbia which each get three electoral votes. To win, a candidate needs to reach a majority 270 electoral votes.

What Happens if Electoral Votes Are Tied?

No one knows 100% for sure what the outcome will be, but if the polls are right, this could be a close contest between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Despite almost 100 different combinations of situations where a tie in the vote could result,  most of the pundits believe in reality a 269 - 269 electoral vote tie is probably not going to happen. But, in the unlikely event a tie does occur, the U.S. House of Representatives will be tasked to choose the next president. With each of the 50 U.S. states getting a single vote, a majority of 26 out of those votes is needed to name the new President of the United States. 

Learn more about the many other intricacies of the electoral college system at the non-partisan site 270towin.com.

No matter who you

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GET OUT & VOTE!

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Monday, November 7

Bob's Red Mill Holiday Baking Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @bobsredmill. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prize packs $50 Bob's Red Mill giftcards + product pack ARV $100, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Bob's Red Mill GC + product pack ARV $150. #BobsHolidayCheer RSVP

La Brea Bakery Thanksgiving Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @labreabakery @socialmoms. Prizes: FIVE (5) $20 Amazon giftcards. #HeroesSweeps No RSVP, Details

Tuesday, November 8

Step 2 Thanks Gifting Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thestep2company @twiniversity.
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She Savvy Thanksgiving Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mombloggersclub @paigewhite and others. Prizes: $300 in VISA giftcards - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #SheSavvy RSVP

Wednesday, November 9

The LensCrafters Eye on Kids Health Twitter Party at Noon ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: Up to $750 in giftcard prizes. #EyeonKidsHealth RSVP

Casserole Cravings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @moderndaydads. Prizes: TBA. #CasseroleCravings

B Connected Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @bconnectedconf @ottawamommyclub and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize 2-day B Connected Conference Pass ARV $399 + other prizes - see RSVP link for details, Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #BConnectedConfTO RSVP

Thursday, November 10

Wise Bread Chat Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @wisebread. Prizes: TWO (2) $10 Amazon giftcards. #WBChat RSVP

Friendsgiving Cranberry Contest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @bfforfrosting. Prizes: FIVE (5) $20 Amazon giftcards. #FriendsgivingCranberryContest Details

Carnival Sail Away From Home Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @spaceshipslb @savvysavingcoup and others. Prizes: Ultimate Cruising Prize Pack. #SailAwayFromHome No RSVP, Details

Wonderful Pistachios Vive Wonderful Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @dimemedia @latinomarketing and others. Prizes: THREE (8) prize packs ranging from $115-$205, ONE (1) Grand Prize ARV $790 - see RSVP for complete prize descriptions. #ViveWonderful RSVP

The Advil Pain Free Periods at 9 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: Up to $750 in giftcards. #PainFreePeriods RSVP

ChiTAG Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sochiclife @toyqueen and others. Prizes: SIX (6) toy prizes, TWO (2) Grand Prize Razor Scooters - see RSVP link for complete details. #30SecondMom RSVP

AIG Travel Where Next Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @7onashoestring @dodomesticdad. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Longchamp Extra-Large Travel Bag. #WhereNext RSVP

Ellie Safe Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @momspark @mommysfabfinds and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 American Express giftcards, ONE (1) Ellie Baby Bottle Sterilizer. #EllieSafe RSVP

Friday, November 11

Maisto Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @maistotoys @thetoyinsider and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Maisto Tech Cyklone 360 toys, ONE (1) Grand Prize Maisto Tech Rock Crawler 3XL. #MaistoTechRC RSVP

Johnsonville Holiday Sausage Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: Up to $750 in giftcards. #HolidaySausage RSVP

Managing Your Data Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

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#TheWiseChoice Twitter Party, 11/13/16 at 8:30 pm ET

Sunday, November 13

Beckham 101 Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @beingthewriter @suzeglington. Prizes: FOUR (4) $5 Starbuck's giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $25 Starbuck's GC. #Beckham101 RSVP

Thanksgiving The Wise Choice Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @jamiegeller @wise-organic @tamargenger @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: FIVE (5) Organic Turkey Roasts ARV $53. #TheWiseChoice RSVP

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To Pets With Love Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @donnahup @comebackmomma and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $75 Kroger giftcard, FOUR (4) $150 Kroger GCs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $350 Kroger GC. #ToPetsWithLove RSVP

Be Fearless Be Kind Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @aboutamom @hasbro. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Hasbro toy packs. #BeKind #BFBK Details

The Messiest Baby Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @dreft @iconnect and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Swiffer Steam Boost, ONE (1) $100 American Express giftcard, ONE (1) Step 2 Sandbox, ONE (1) iRobot Roomba 650 ARV $350 - all prizes also include Dreft product. #MessiestBabyContest RSVP

Add Flavor Bilingual Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @lamorenausa @knorr and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #AddFlavor RSVP

Tuesday, November 15

Bissell Clean Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @bissellclean @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 VISA e-giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 VISA GC + Bissell CrossWave ARV $249.99. #CrossWaveClean RSVP

Fifty 50 Foods Sweeps Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @fifty50foods and others. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) $20 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 Amazon GC. #Fifty50FoodsSweeps No RSVP, Details

Wednesday, November 16

Tea Proudly Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @bigelowtea @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #TeaProudly RSVP

Sips and Sweets Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @justonedonna @andhattiemakes3 and others. Prizes: TBA. #SipsAndSweets Details

Wednesday, November 17

Delightful Moments Twitter Party at 1 pm ET @aleamilham @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #DelightfulMoments RSVP

Friday, November 18

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

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Friday, November 25

Finding Gifts for the Holidays Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Wednesday, November 30

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: TBA. #LoveWithFood RSVP

Thursday, December 1

Cookie EggChange Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sjconsulting_ca and others. Prizes: $1000+ in prizes including ONE (1) Grand Prize Kitchen Aid Professional 600 Series Mixer, FOUR (4)  gift baskets and more - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. Follow hashtag #CookieEggChange Details

Friday, December 2

Financial Fitness Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, December 9

Managing Stress Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Tuesday, December 13

Let's Talk Blogging Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @mombloggersclub @shesavvynetwork and others. Prizes: $300 in cash prizes. #SheSavvy RSVP

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Best Buy Holiday Shopping Gifting Event

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Like most of you, I look forward to the upcoming holiday season and all the joy, good and hope it typically brings. At the same time, though -- while wishing for a meaningful peaceful celebration -- don't you think finding just the right gifts for everyone on your list can be a bit daunting? In fact, as I know from first-hand experience being the mom of four kids who are now in college, shopping for teens and young adults in particular can be quite a challenge.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

That's why I shop at Best Buy for my family and friends throughout the year but especially at the holidays because they make gifting easy. Thanks to this store's huge array of product choices, excellent and knowledgeable customer service, and great prices it's a breeze to do all my gift buying in one place. 

From the gadget lover, computer coder, hobby photographer, amateur singer, recreational gamer, music junkie, tech loving toddler to lots of others on your list, you'll find something truly thoughtful here for every guy and gal, young and old, in a variety of affordable price ranges. Yes, you'll even find more than you could have ever imagined for that finicky teen or 20-something who you want to make smile.

Saturday, November 5th Only

And that's not all. The best part is that this weekend, on November 5, 2016, is the Best Buy Holiday Gifting Made Easy shopping event. Come into the store for this one-day spectacular sale from 1 pm - 5 pm and get ready to be wowed by the exclusive in-store deals you'll see from the big brands everyone loves such as Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and Sony.

This Saturday, every Best Buy store location will have amazing deals and offers waiting for you to experience and there will be experts on hand to answer all your questions and help you get your holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving for a change. In addition, during this special event, there will be interactive live demos at 400 select stores featuring the hottest new toys, the connected home and the connected car, too.

There's no better time than now to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. After all what could be better than getting it all done early, giving you more time to start getting into the spirit of the season and enjoying all the festivities instead of stressing out? 

See the store locator on the BestBuy.com site to find the closest store to you. With 1400 locations nationwide, there's bound to be a store near you.

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