The President and Vice President of the United States are officially elected via the Electoral College system. Each state selects members, known as "electors," for this college based on the popular vote. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure a majority of the electoral votes. In the event that no candidate attains a majority, the House of Representatives steps in to elect the President from among the top three candidates with the highest electoral vote counts. Historical results of the U.S. presidential election can be found at the following website: https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-States-Presidential-Election-Results-1788863
