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Why is it not possible to have less than 3 electoral votes in one state?
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∙ 7y ago
A states electoral votes are based on the number of Senators from each state (2) and the number of congressman. Each state has at least one congressman so each state will have at least three electoral votes.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe least amount of electoral votes a state can have is three: two for their senators and one for their representatives. The following states have three electoral votes:
Alaska
Montana
Wyoming
Vermont
Washington, D.C. also has three electoral votes.
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∙ 11y agoThree is the minimum number of electors a state can have because the number of a state's electors equals the total number of U. S. Senators and U. S. Representatives representing that state in Congress, and every state has two Senators and a minimum of one Representative.
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∙ 10y agoEvery state has two senators and at least one representative, a total of three.
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∙ 7y agoEach state has two senators. They also have at least one congressman or congresswoman. Each equates to one electoral vote.
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Electorial votes by State?
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.
How many electoral votes does Ohio have?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, there are 16 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio. Therefore, Ohio has 18 electoral votes.
Does Pennsylvania have less electoral votes than California?
Yes. Pennsylvania has 21 electoral votes while California has 55.
Do the states that border New York have more or less electoral votes?
All of New York's bordering states have less electoral votes then New York.
What is average percent each state will have in electoral votes?
The average would be just less than two percent.
Why should people vote if the election is determined by electoral votes?
The electoral votes are (more or less) decided by how many popular votes are cast for the candidates in various districts. So especially if you vote in a "swing state" and in an undecided district it is important to vote.
Why is Alaska so big and it has less electoral votes than Hawaii?
Alaska has fewer (not less) Electoral College votes than Hawaii because its population is smaller.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes for a state?
The minimum number of electoral votes any state can have is 3. This is because the number of electoral votes for a state is equal to the size of its representation in Congress and every state has two senators and at least one representative in the House for a total of at least three .
Since an electoral college need not be swayed by popular vote does my vote really count?
Yes, your vote absolutely still counts; it is part of the electoral college for your state. For example, my state, Michigan, has 17 electoral votes. My vote, along with the other voters in Michigan, comprise those 17 electoral votes. Now, what can happen is that one candidate wins some states in a landslide, but the other candidate squeaks by in other states. The "squeaker" ends up with less popular votes (all votes tallied together), but more electoral votes (votes individualized by state). In that case, congratulations President Squeaker!
How many electoral votes did Louisiana have?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, there are 6 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana. Therefore, Louisiana has 8 electoral votes.
How can a candidate who receives less than a majority of the popular vote be elected through the Electoral College process?
Electors are distributed by states. If more people in a state vote for one candidate than another candidate, then he gets the electoral votes. Thus, it is possible for a candidate to get 51% of the vote in the states with the least population and win the election. When there are 3 candidates, the one with the most votes in a state carries the state. Bill Clinton won the presidency with 40% of the votes.
What what the number of a state electoral votes established?
It depends on the population... ex. Indiana 11 but since Kentucky has less people, it only has 8 votes Montana: 3 this goes on....
