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Why aren't US Presidents voted in by the popular vote?
But why use the Electoral College instead of just counting the popular vote?
One reason the Electoral College was put in place was to give smaller states a greater say in presidential elections. The Founding Fathers also believed that the Electoral College would provide a level of protection against the influence of mob rule, as they believed that the electors would be more informed and more able to make a reasoned decision than the general public.