Which state has the highest # of Electoral Votes?

California has the highest # of Electoral Votes, at 54, followed by Texas (40) and Florida (30).

Which state has the lowest # of Electoral Votes?

Wyoming has the lowest # of Electoral Votes, at 3.

What is the median # of Electoral Votes across US states?

The median is 8 across the 51 US states with data.

Where does this winner-take-all states data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Status of National Popular Vote Bill in Each State - National Popular Vote; Distribution of Electoral Votes - National Archives; Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote - National Popular Vote; The Winner-Take-All Electoral College Isn't In the Constitution - Electoral Vote Map.

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California has the highest # of Electoral Votes (54), followed by Texas (40) and Florida (30). Wyoming has the lowest (3).

Politics & Government51 states · 3 metricsUpdated Mar 22, 2025Original page

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Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median

Middle half 4 – 11.5

Average

10.55

51 states

Highest

California

Lowest

Wyoming

Data

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51 states · # = rank by # of Electoral Votes

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1	California	Yes	Yes	54
2	Texas	Yes	No	40
3	Florida	Yes	No	30
4	New York	Yes	Yes	28
5	Pennsylvania	Yes	No	19
5	Illinois	Yes	Yes	19
7	Ohio	Yes	No	17
8	Georgia	Yes	No	16
8	North Carolina	Yes	No	16
10	Michigan	Yes	No	15
11	New Jersey	Yes	Yes	14
12	Virginia	Yes	No	13
13	Washington	Yes	Yes	12
14	Arizona	Yes	No	11
14	Tennessee	Yes	No	11
14	Massachusetts	Yes	Yes	11
14	Indiana	Yes	No	11
18	Missouri	Yes	No	10
18	Maryland	Yes	Yes	10
18	Colorado	Yes	Yes	10
18	Wisconsin	Yes	No	10
18	Minnesota	Yes	Yes	10
23	South Carolina	Yes	No	9
23	Alabama	Yes	No	9
25	Kentucky	Yes	No	8
25	Louisiana	Yes	No	8
25	Oregon	Yes	Yes	8
28	Oklahoma	Yes	No	7
28	Connecticut	Yes	Yes	7
30	Utah	Yes	No	6
30	Nevada	Yes	No	6
30	Iowa	Yes	No	6
30	Arkansas	Yes	No	6
30	Kansas	Yes	No	6
30	Mississippi	Yes	No	6
36	New Mexico	Yes	Yes	5
36	Nebraska	Yes	No	5
38	Idaho	Yes	No	4
38	West Virginia	Yes	No	4
38	Hawaii	Yes	Yes	4
38	New Hampshire	Yes	No	4
38	Maine	No	Yes	4
38	Montana	Yes	No	4
38	Rhode Island	Yes	Yes	4
45	Delaware	Yes	Yes	3
45	South Dakota	Yes	No	3
45	North Dakota	Yes	No	3
45	Alaska	Yes	No	3
45	District of Columbia	Yes	Yes	3
45	Vermont	No	Yes	3
45	Wyoming	Yes	No	3

What correlates with # of Electoral Votes?

Pearson r against 2,096 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states, 19 near-identical series hidden. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher # of Electoral Votes tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Registered Voters (IVP Estimate)Registered Voters by State
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 51
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Registered Voters (US Census Bureau)Registered Voters by State
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 51
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Urban PopulationMost Urban States
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 51
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Registered Voters Est.Political Parties by State
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 50
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Voters 35-44Young Voters by State
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 51
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Sample SizePolitical Parties by State
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 51
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher # of Electoral Votes tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

FTE Convictions RankMost Corrupt StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 50
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Req. English CreditsHigh School Graduation Requirements by State
r = −0.59 · strong · n = 48
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OpportunityBest States to Live InA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.54 · strong · n = 49
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Mitigation Efforts RankFood Waste by StateA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.53 · strong · n = 50
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Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to HomeschoolA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = +0.51 · strong · n = 50
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Opportunity RankWorst States to Live inA rank: rank 1 is the worst
r = −0.51 · strong · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest # of Electoral Votes?: California has the highest # of Electoral Votes, at 54, followed by Texas (40) and Florida (30).
Which state has the lowest # of Electoral Votes?: Wyoming has the lowest # of Electoral Votes, at 3.
What is the median # of Electoral Votes across US states?: The median is 8 across the 51 US states with data.
Where does this winner-take-all states data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Status of National Popular Vote Bill in Each State - National Popular Vote; Distribution of Electoral Votes - National Archives; Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote - National Popular Vote; The Winner-Take-All Electoral College Isn't In the Constitution - Electoral Vote Map.