Yes, a person may lose the popular vote, but still be elected president. Explaining how the presidential election works is a bit confusing and different from all other elected positions in the United States. It is the electoral college that actually determines the presidential outcome. Commoncraft's short guide to understanding the basics of the US election process was recently posted on YouTube. If you need a refresher on how the final result is tallied - this is an excellent starting point. Interesting note - electors are not obligated to vote for the candidate that their district chooses.
Electing a US President in Plain English from leelefever on Vimeo.
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