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Nov 14, 2009
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The Question:

Which state in the Union has the highest number of electoral college votes?

The Answer:

California.

Each state has as many electors as it has senators and representatives. California has the highest population of any state; therefore, it has the highest number of electoral votes.

Read all about the electoral college.

—The Editors

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