The number of the state's representatives + its 2 senators
Assuming you're asking about U.S. states. Number of electoral votes is based on the state's population, as determined by the U.S. Census.
Electoral votes are based on the state's population. This is why states with a lot of land can have fewer electoral votes than smaller states.
When referring to the Electoral College and Presidential elections, a candidate can win by taking: California (55 electoral votes) Texas (28 electoral votes) Florida (29 electoral votes) New York (29 electoral votes) Illinois (20 electoral votes) Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes) Ohio (18 electoral votes) Georgia (16 electoral votes) Michigan (16 electoral votes) New Jersey (15 electoral votes) Virginia (14 electoral votes) - a total of 11 states for 270 electoral votes which means a candidate can lose the other 39 states and District of Columbia and still win the election.
A state's electoral votes are determined by the amount of their Senators and Representatives.
The president received no electoral votes from Southern states in the election.
Yes, this is correct.
They can if their legislature votes to split their votes. Maine and Nebraska currently allow their vote to be split.
There are seven states that have 3 electoral votes. (see related questions)
McCain won electoral votes from the United States.
The candidate who receives the most electoral votes wins the presidency. It is possible to lose the popular vote but win the electoral vote to be elected president.
The number of electoral votes allotted to each state directly depends on the number of residents. Therefore, states with lower populations will have less electoral votes. Montana and Wyoming each only have 3 electoral votes, but the state of California has 55.
The president of the United States is the president in all 50 states including Indiana. 270 electoral votes in the Electoral College are needed to win the U.S. presidency.