Electoral College Votes by State
Understanding the Electoral College System
Electoral Votes Distribution
The Electoral College allocates votes to each state based on its representation in Congress: *
Senators: Each state has two senators, regardless of its population. *
Representatives: The number of representatives is based on state population, as determined by the U.S. Census.
Therefore, the total number of electoral votes for a state is:
- Senators (2) + Representatives
Electoral Votes per State
The following infographic lists the number of electoral votes per state, including the District of Columbia, from most to least: [Insert infographic here]
How the Electoral College Works
* Every four years, 538 electors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., cast their votes for the president and vice president. * The candidate who wins the majority of electoral votes (at least 270) becomes president. * If no candidate wins a majority, the House of Representatives decides the presidency, with each state having one vote.
Additional Resources
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National Archives and Records Administration: Electoral College *
History.com: The Electoral College *
NPR: How the Electoral College Works
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