Electoral College: Quick Facts

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Map of the United States showing the number of electoral votes assigned to each state and the District of Columbia for presidential elections. Each state is labeled with its total electoral votes, such as California with 54, Texas with 40, Florida with 30, and New York with 28. The map notes that there are 538 total electoral votes, and 270 are needed to win the presidency.

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