by population
Since there are 535 electoral votes assigned to the 50 states, the average is 535/50 = 10.7 .
Electoral votes are assigned mostly on population. The more populous states get more votes. For example. California get 55 electoral votes; Wyoming gets 3 .
The Electoral college gives the same number of votes to all of the states (NovaNET)----the electoral college gives the same number of votes to all of the states (novanet)----
There are seven states that have 3 electoral votes. (see related questions)
States are assigned delegates based on a formula that takes into account their population size and the number of electoral votes they have. The Democratic Party uses a proportional allocation system, where delegates are distributed according to the share of the vote each candidate receives. The Republican Party, on the other hand, uses a combination of proportional allocation and winner-takes-all methods, depending on the state.
Each state appoints one elector for every U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator they have in Congress.
They are called electors and as a group they form the electoral college.
They are called electors and as a group they form the electoral college.
They are called electors and as a group they form the electoral college.
The Vice President of the United States
Electoral college points, or electors, are assigned based on each state's representation in Congress. The number of electors is equal to the total number of senators and representatives a state has. Each state is allocated a minimum of three electors, which includes two senators and at least one representative, while larger states with more representatives have more electors.
The total is not likely to change unless new states are added. However, the number of votes assigned to each state changes very 10 years when congressional seats are re-apportioned as a result of the new census.