Maine
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Electoral Votes
4
#41
At the crux of the presidential election in the U.S. is the Electoral College system. It was designed by the nation's founders as a compromise between electing the President by a congressional vote and electing the President by popular vote. Centering on the allocation of electoral votes to each state, this system becomes a decisive factor every four years. As per the national laws, each state is entitled to electoral votes equivalent to the size of its congressional delegation: a total number of its Representatives and Senators. Furthermore, the District of Columbia is allotted 3 electoral votes under an amendment adopted in 1961. Among the current pool of 538 electors, a majority of 270 or more is essential for a presidential candidate to clinch victory.
Leading the list with the highest number of electoral votes is the Golden State, California. With a total of 55 Electoral Votes, it is the state with the most sway in the Electoral College. Next, with the second-largest number of electoral votes, is the state of Texas, which holds 38 votes. Florida and New York are tied in the third position, each having 29 electoral votes. The Sunshine State, Florida, often plays a crucial role in swing state dynamics, with its diverse demographics and changing political landscape. Illinois and Pennsylvania follow, each with 20 electoral votes, reflecting their substantial populations and strategic importance in presidential campaigns. Ohio, known for its bellwether status, holds 18 electoral votes, while Georgia and Michigan each possess 16. These states are often seen as vital battlegrounds in any presidential race. Rounding up the top ten is North Carolina, with 15 electoral votes. A growing population and shifting demographics have led to increased political attention and resources being channeled into this state. States with the Most Electoral Votes:
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Electoral Votes
9
#22
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Electoral Votes
3
#44
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Electoral Votes
11
#14
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Electoral Votes
6
#30
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Electoral Votes
55
#1
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Electoral Votes
9
#23
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Electoral Votes
7
#27
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Electoral Votes
3
#45
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Electoral Votes
29
#3
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Electoral Votes
16
#8
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Electoral Votes
4
#39
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Electoral Votes
4
#40
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Electoral Votes
20
#5
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Electoral Votes
11
#15
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Electoral Votes
6
#31
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Electoral Votes
6
#32
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Electoral Votes
8
#25
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Electoral Votes
8
#26
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Electoral Votes
4
#41
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Electoral Votes
10
#18
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Electoral Votes
11
#16
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Electoral Votes
16
#9
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Electoral Votes
10
#19
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Electoral Votes
6
#33
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Electoral Votes
10
#20
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Electoral Votes
3
#46
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Electoral Votes
5
#36
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Electoral Votes
6
#34
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Electoral Votes
4
#42
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Electoral Votes
14
#11
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Electoral Votes
5
#37
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Electoral Votes
29
#4
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Electoral Votes
15
#10
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Electoral Votes
3
#47
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Electoral Votes
18
#7
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Electoral Votes
7
#28
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Electoral Votes
7
#29
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Electoral Votes
20
#6
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Electoral Votes
4
#43
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Electoral Votes
9
#24
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Electoral Votes
3
#48
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Electoral Votes
11
#17
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Electoral Votes
38
#2
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Electoral Votes
6
#35
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Electoral Votes
3
#49
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Electoral Votes
13
#12
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Electoral Votes
12
#13
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Electoral Votes
5
#38
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Electoral Votes
10
#21
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Electoral Votes
3
#50
Region ↕ | Electoral Votes ↕ |
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Alabama | 9 |
Alaska | 3 |
Arizona | 11 |
Arkansas | 6 |
California | 55 |
Colorado | 9 |
Connecticut | 7 |
Delaware | 3 |
Florida | 29 |
Georgia | 16 |
Hawaii | 4 |
Idaho | 4 |
Illinois | 20 |
Indiana | 11 |
Iowa | 6 |
Kansas | 6 |
Kentucky | 8 |
Louisiana | 8 |
Maine | 4 |
Maryland | 10 |
Massachusetts | 11 |
Michigan | 16 |
Minnesota | 10 |
Mississippi | 6 |
Missouri | 10 |
Montana | 3 |
Nebraska | 5 |
Nevada | 6 |
New Hampshire | 4 |
New Jersey | 14 |
New Mexico | 5 |
New York | 29 |
North Carolina | 15 |
North Dakota | 3 |
Ohio | 18 |
Oklahoma | 7 |
Oregon | 7 |
Pennsylvania | 20 |
Rhode Island | 4 |
South Carolina | 9 |
South Dakota | 3 |
Tennessee | 11 |
Texas | 38 |
Utah | 6 |
Vermont | 3 |
Virginia | 13 |
Washington | 12 |
West Virginia | 5 |
Wisconsin | 10 |
Wyoming | 3 |