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The current method of allocating electoral votes to states is directly based on how senators and representatives are allocated. Every state has 2 senators and a minimum of 1 representative, and therefore have a minimum of 3 electoral votes. Representatives are based off an odd method. In the constitution it states "The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand." However, as the population grew in 1911 it became necessary to limit the total number of Representatives to 435. The system devised in 1911 to apportion Representatives appropriately is to divide the total population of the United States by 435, then divide the population of each state by the result. There is then a small amount of "fudging" done to get the number of representatives to equal 435. The apportionment is only done every 10 years when the census is taken.
The amount of electoral votes allocated to each state depending on the amount of representatives in the House. Each state has one per representative.
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Why do states with a lot of land have few electoral votes?
Electoral votes are based on the state's population. This is why states with a lot of land can have fewer electoral votes than smaller states.
Number of electors given to Washington DC by the 23 amendment?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
When did DC get 3 electoral votes?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes. It is theoretically possible for Washington, D.C. to have more than 3 electoral votes. However, for that to happen the population in Washington, D. C. would have to be greater than the population in each of the U.S. states that have only 1 representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Based on the size of Washington, D.C., that will not happen.
If an opponent won the top 8 States could you still win in electoral votes?
Yes you could. That is why electoral votes are weird.
When electoral winners are not the same as electoral votes?
FL has 27 electoral votes FL has 27 electoral votes
Electoral votes are allocated in what manner?
by states won
Does the district of Columbia have three electoral votes?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
How many electoral votes did Washington get with the 23 amendment?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
For presidential election how may electoral votes does washington DC get?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
What amendment the District of Columbia has three electoral votes.?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
Does dc have a vote in the electoral college?
Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
What is the number of democrat and republican electoral votes for each state?
Electoral votes are not divided between democrats and republicans. They are allocated among the states. Each state has electoral votes equal to the total of the 2 representative the state has in the U.S. Senate plus the number of representative the state has in the House of Representatives. Since every state has two senators and at least one representative to the House, every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Each state then votes that states electoral votes for the U.S. presidential candidate who won the election in that state.
For the most part electoral votes are allocated in this manner?
Winner Take All
Why do states with a lot of land have few electoral votes?
Electoral votes are based on the state's population. This is why states with a lot of land can have fewer electoral votes than smaller states.
Does Washington DC have a vote in the electoral College?
I assume that you refer to the District of Columbia. Yes, people in Washington, D.C. vote in a presidential election. Under the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is allocated as many electors as it would have if it were a state, (but no more electors than the least populous state). Since every state has at least 3 electoral votes, Washington, D.C. is allocated 3 electoral votes.
They have at least two electoral votes where are they?
Every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Based on the 2010 Census, Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming are the states that have 3 electoral votes. The other states have more than 3 electoral votes.
How many states can a candidate win and still lose the election?
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.
