It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College . This map shows how many votes each state gets in 2024.

The American president is chosen by the Electoral College, not the popular vote. Here's why that is and how it works. Why it exists (and how many votes per state) ...

The race for the White House all comes down to 270 Electoral College votes. Here's a guide to how many votes each state gets this year to decide the presidency.

There are 538 total electoral votes given to each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. based on how many members of Congress it has in Washington. Candidates need 270 votes to win.