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Is it possible for a candidate to win the popular vote and yet lose the presidential election?

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Answer:

yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a country like South Africa,the candidate may win the votes of the people but when it's time to choose the president,the cabinet may not choose him/her.

User Moncader
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Yes it is it has happened before
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