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balls187 on June 24, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: EU Referendum Results

Referendums in the US are based on popular vote as well.

Elections, however, are not based on popular vote.

bobwaycott on June 24, 2016 [–]

All elections are based on popular vote in the US, except the presidential election, which is based on electoral votes.

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