That's How Voting Works

Well, let us share with you our knowledge

About the electoral college

It comes after voting high school

No it doesn't, that's a lie, fool

Right, I meant high school civics

Come on, boys, now be specific

To sing this here election song for us

I think you'll need a big strong chorus

Uh, who're these guys?

We are citizens of this land

And we're here to lend a hand

We come together and we vote

Because we're all in the same boat

Elections take place at sea?

They're speaking metaphorically

It's our future that we are choosing

Voting is time travel?

This is so confusing

It's a lot of work to master

But it's really got its perks

But that's how voting works

Wait, what's how voting works?

I know less than before

Well, if you shut up for a minute

They might tell us more

Our elected representatives

Come from every state and that's what gives us strength

Through adversity, it's not a university

And we vote every four years

Every two

Wait, is that true?

Don't you pay attention to the midterm campaign?

This has to stop

Voting hurts my brain

It might seem a little crazy

And yes, it's got its quirks

But that's how voting works

Ah, I get it now! So the president is elected by popular vote, and whoever gets more than 50% of that wins. 

Actually, no, the president is chosen by a group of 538 electors representing each state and the District of Columbia. Most states have a winner take all system, but some states like Maine and Nebraska have proportional representation. If no candidate gets the majority of the electoral college, then the winner is chosen by the House of Representatives. 

But my vote still counts, right?

Oh yeah, definitely. 

I know the guys that we are choosing from

Are all a bunch of jerks

But that's how voting works