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How many electoral votes does Georgia have?

2024-11-06 17:25:03

Georgia is one of the 10 states with the most electoral votes, making it a key state in the 2024 presidential election.

The state has 16 electoral votes which are tied for the eighth-most in the country, alongside North Carolina.

Why does Georgia have 16 electoral votes?

Because Georgia has two senators and 14 House Representatives, the state has 16 electoral votes which ties for the eighth-most in the country, alongside North Carolina.

Which states have more electoral votes than Georgia?

  • California, 54
  • Texas, 40
  • Florida, 30
  • New York, 28
  • Pennsylvania and Illinois, 19 each
  • Ohio, 17

How does the Electoral College work?

The Electoral College is a system used to elect the President of the United States. Each state is given a certain number of electoral votes based on its population and the number of members it has in Congress.

The candidate who wins the most electoral votes wins the presidency. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.

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