In reference to the table, which of the following best explains the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election?
Select one:

a.
Clinton won the popular vote, but Trump won the electoral vote and thus won the presidency

b.
Third-party candidates played a significant role in determining the outcome

c.
Clinton won both the popular vote and the electoral vote and thus won the presidency

d.
Trump won both the popular vote and the electoral vote and thus the presidency