As the most populous state in the U.S. — more than 39.5 million people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census — California has the most electoral votes of any state at 54. It represents a significant prize for presidential candidates in their quest to secure 270 electoral votes,

A presidential candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency in the U.S. How many votes does California have?

The Electoral College is how the president of the United States is elected. In the U.S., there are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To win the election, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which is the majority of the College.

Election Day has passed and North Carolinians made their voices heard in a variety of races. In the presidential election, Donald Trump won the state of North Carolina, receiving 51.1% of the vote and 2,