The winner-take-all voting in the Electoral College helps minor parties become more competitive.

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The winner-take-all system in the Electoral College actually works against minor parties as it often leads to them not receiving any electoral votes despite receiving a significant amount of support from voters. This is because the winner-take-all system awards all of a state's electoral votes to the candidate who receives the most votes in that state, and minor party candidates typically do not receive enough votes to win a state. As a result, minor parties may be discouraged from running candidates in the Electoral College and instead focus their efforts on other forms of political engagement.

The Winner-Take-All Voting in the Electoral College Helps Minor Parties