Electoral College 101: How Many Votes Does It Take to Win the Presidency?

It will take 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.

Here's a look at the electoral college and how it works.

The United States presidential election is held every four years. In this election, voters in each state cast their ballots for a slate of electors. The electors then meet in their respective states and cast their votes for president and vice president. The candidate who receives the majority of electoral votes wins the presidency.

The number of electoral votes each state receives is based on its population. The more populous the state, the more electoral votes it has. The District of Columbia also has three electoral votes.

To win the presidency, a candidate must receive at least 270 electoral votes. If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives will choose the president from among the top three candidates.

The electoral college system has been controversial since its inception. Critics argue that it gives too much power to small states and that it can lead to a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote. Supporters of the electoral college system argue that it protects the interests of small states and that it prevents the popular vote from being swayed by large urban areas.

The electoral college is a complex and controversial system. However, it is an important part of the American political system and it plays a significant role in determining who becomes president.