Electoral College Map
Hover over the states below to see their electoral vote totals. Click on the state to see the specifics on major elections, registration dates, early voting periods, and links to register to vote, find your polling location, and request an absentee ballot.
Learn more about the Electoral College below.
Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a unique method used in the United States to elect the President and Vice President. This system, established by the Founding Fathers, is a blend of both congressional and popular voting, designed to balance the power between large and small states. Understanding how the Electoral College works, why it was created,…
What’s the Deal with the Electoral College?
Perhaps no extant product of the U.S. Constitution has received more bipartisan animus than the Electoral College. Since 1800 there have been more than 700 proposals introduced in Congress to amend or eliminate the way in which America chooses its presidents. Yet the Electoral College lives on. Why do we have this system? Why does…
Why Does the Electoral College Matter?
The Electoral College is an essential part of the United States’ democratic process. Every four years, citizens across the nation participate in an election to determine the President and Vice President of the United States. However, the outcome is not determined by the popular vote but by the Electoral College. The Electoral College was established…
How Does the U.S. Census Impact the Electoral College?
Every ten years, a census is conducted of the U.S. population. This census is designed to count every person living in the United States — including citizens, non-citizen legal residents, non-citizen long-term visitors, and undocumented immigrants. This count determines apportionment in the U.S. House of Representatives, which directly affects the number of electors that each gets…