Could someone please explain how the Electoral College works?

Question

In plain English....I don't quite understand the Electoral College vs. the Popular vote in a Presidential Election. How does it work and does your vote really count?

Answer 1

I believe each state's electoral votes equals to the amount of congressmen in the state. Example, FL has 2 Senators (every state does) and 25 Representatives. That would equal to 27 Electoral Votes.