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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.
Lessie Jones
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∙ 7y agoWhen 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.
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What is the largest number of states a candidate could get and still lose a presidential election?
In the US, the loser could win 39 states plus DC and still lose if he lost all of the 11 largest states.
Is it possible for a presidential candidate to receive the majority of the popular votes in the US but still lose the election?
yes
Which amendment makes it possible bthat a presidential candidate can lose the popular vote but still win the electoral vote and the election?
23rd
What election did a candidate win the popular vote but lose the electoral college vote and therefore the election?
yey
Who was the latest candidate to win the popular vote but lose the election?
Al Gore in 2000
Did Lincoln ever lose an election he entered as a candidate?
In 1832 Lincoln ran for the Illinois Legislature and lost.
What is the maximum possible number of electoral votes accumulated to win the presidency and still lose.?
The United States requires 270 electoral votes for a candidate to win the presidency. Since there are a total of 538 votes available, a candidate can lose with 268 votes.
How is it a candidate can receive a majority of the popular vote but lose the election?
Such is possible because the election is not by direct popular vote but rather by electors that are chosen state by state on a winner take all basis. Therefore the losing candidate can win some states by a huge majority and pile up huge numbers of popular votes whereas the winning candidates wins a majority of states by slim margins.
Can you lose the electoral vote and still win the presidential election?
No.
Can someone win the general election but lose the electoral votes?
It is possible that a candidate could win the "national" popular vote total but lose the electoral vote total. However, the electoral vote of every state accurately reflects the popular vote within that state. A candidate could win the electoral votes in a large state such as California winning the state by a huge margin. However, the opposing candidate could win the electoral votes in other states because a majority of the voters in those states vote for the opposing candidate.
Can someone win the general election but lose the electoral vote?
It is possible that a candidate could win the "national" popular vote total but lose the electoral vote total. However, the electoral vote of every state accurately reflects the popular vote within that state. A candidate could win the electoral votes in a large state such as California winning the state by a huge margin. However, the opposing candidate could win the electoral votes in other states because a majority of the voters in those states vote for the opposing candidate.
Which states did George H. W. Bush lose in 1988?
George H. W. Bush, the Republican candidate, lost in 1988 in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia (not an official state but participates in the presidential election). He won the overall election by defeating Michael Dukakis, the Democratic candidate.
