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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.
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.
What was an argument of states that wanted to secede?
The president received no electoral votes from Southern states in the election.
How many states have the smallest possible number of electoral votes?
There are seven states that have 3 electoral votes. (see related questions)
Why can't states split their electoral votes?
They can if their legislature votes to split their votes. Maine and Nebraska currently allow their vote to be split.
What countries did John McCain win electoral votes from?
McCain won electoral votes from the United States.
HOW MANY ELECTORAL VOTES DOES A CANDIAITE NEED TO BE DECLARED PRESIDENT iNDIANA?
The president of the United States is the president in all 50 states including Indiana. 270 electoral votes in the Electoral College are needed to win the U.S. presidency.
Why do more populous states have greater influences in a presidential election?
Electoral votes are assigned mostly on population. The more populous states get more votes. For example. California get 55 electoral votes; Wyoming gets 3 .
Why are states like Ohio and Florida so important in the electoral college?
Because they both have so many electoral votes. Ohio has 18 electoral votes. Florida has 29 electoral votes.
What is the point of electoral college?
Electoral votes in the U.S. Electoral College determine the President and Vice President of the United States.
What is the ratio of electoral votes in Texas compared to all the states in the US in the 2008 election?
Texas has 34 of the 538 Electoral Votes in the Electoral College.
Why electroal Votes and what are they?
The electoral votes come from the citizens who vote within the states. The bigger the state, the higher the electoral vote. For example, California has 55 electoral votes. The president needs to obtain these votes for presidency.
