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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.

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.

In order to win the U.S. presidential election, a candidate must win in enough states to have 270 Electoral College votes. States will begin to report results as polls close on election night.

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are each hoping to gain enough electoral votes to win. Use this 2024 election map to follow live results.