Illinois no longer has 21 electoral votes; it now has 20 electoral votes as of the 2010 census.
Based on their population Illinois is entitled to 18 US Congressmen. They also are entitled to two US Senators. Since 18 plus two equals 20 they are entitled to 20 Electoral votes.
No. Illinois has been reduced to 20 electoral votes as of the 2010 census.
Illinois' 20 electoral votes are cast based on the popular vote in the whole state.
Electoral votes are distributed by state, not by county. In 2012, the state of Illinois had 20 votes.
Donald Trump received 2,146,015 votes to Hillary Clinton's 3,090,729 votes, losing Illinois's 20 electoral votes.
In the 2012 presidential election, Illinois had 20 electoral votes.
John McCain won 0 electoral votes in Illinois, losing Illinois 21 electoral votes to Obama whom received 3,419,673 votes to McCain's 2,031,527 votes.
Illinois was allowed to cast 21 electoral votes in 2008.
Obama won the State of Illinois and all 21 of it Electoral votes. in 2008.
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.
California Texas New York Florida Illinois and Pennsylvania all have 21 or more electoral votes.
If you consider Obama's home state Hawaii, Hawaii has 3 electoral votes.If you count Obama's home state Illinois, Illinois has 20 electoral votes.Barack Obama is now living in Washington D.C., which has 3 electoral votes.
Illinois has 21 electoral votes in 2004. These went to John Kerry (D).