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The number of congressman from that state plus the number of senators from that state.

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Which state has more electoral votes Kansas or Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania currently has more electoral votes with 20 electoral votes to Kansas' 6 electoral votes.


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No, every state has at least three electoral votes


What state has the highest electoral votes?

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Which state has 31 electoral votes?

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Did Barack Obama win the electoral votes for Florida?

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