The 2024 presidential election is expected to be a close race as voters in swing states remain evenly split between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
The Electoral College Explained
The Electoral College is a process where American voters indirectly elect the president and vice president through state electors, established by the Founding Fathers in 1787.
After voters cast their ballots, the majority winner in most states receives all of the state's electoral votes, except in Maine and Nebraska where a different system is used.
Who Are the Electors?
States choose 538 electors involved in politics to cast votes for president and vice president after the general election.
Electors cannot be members of Congress or hold federal office, as per the Constitution.
What If There's a Tie?
In the rare event of a 269-269 tie between Trump and Harris, the House of Representatives decides the president, with each state getting one vote.
The Senate decides the vice president, potentially leading to a split between parties.
Electoral College Votes by State
The 538 Electoral College votes are allocated by state, with varying numbers of votes from each state based on population.
- California - 54 votes
- Texas - 40 votes
- Florida - 30 votes
- New York - 28 votes
- Pennsylvania - 19 votes
- Illinois - 19 votes
- Ohio - 17 votes
- Georgia - 16 votes
- North Carolina - 16 votes
