Do all state vote the same?

Every State is allocated a number of votes equal to the number of senators and representatives in its U.S. Congressional delegation—two votes for its senators in the U.S. Senate plus a number of votes equal to the number of its Congressional districts.

How do you win a state’s electoral vote?

How does a candidate win a state’s electoral votes? Voters in each state choose electors by casting a vote for the presidential candidate of their choice. The slate winning the most popular votes is the winner. Only two states, Nebraska and Maine, do not follow this winner-take-all method.

Is Florida a good place to live?

From the lack of state income tax to the sunny weather, there are plenty of reasons to love calling Florida home. Its diverse population, delectable food and many theme parks and attractions also make it a particularly interesting place to live. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider moving to Florida today.

Should I move to Florida from California?

While California surely has a better economy, and finding a job here could be easier, the overall cost of living and especially the housing costs are way expensive in comparison to many other states in the US. On the other hand, Florida offers really affordable housing and the cost of living is also reasonable.

What happens if a candidate wins a majority of popular votes?

In all but two states, the candidate who wins a majority of popular votes also wins all of that state’s electoral votes (“ winner take all ” rule). The candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes (270 out of 538) then wins the Presidency.

What happens if no candidate receives a majority in the Electoral College?

The Constitution provides an answer for this scenario, as well. If no candidate receives a majority of Electoral votes, the House of Representatives elects the President from the 3 Presidential candidates who received the most Electoral votes. Each state delegation has one vote.

Did You Know you can select your state’s electors?

Most voters don’t know it, but when they cast votes for the Presidential candidate of their choice they are actually voting to select their state’s Electors. In all states except in Nebraska and Maine, the winning Presidential candidate’s slate of potential Electors are then appointed as the state’s Electors.

Is the Electoral College really a raw deal?

You probably learned about the Electoral College in fifth grade or so, and like every other American schoolchild, you probably thought it sounded like a raw deal. There are over 200 million registered voters in America, and yet apparently, 538 electors get to choose the president for them.