Buckle up: We’re about to take an etymological road trip across the country, tackling the origins of all 50state names (and Washington, D.C.) in alphabetical order. Are Georgia the state and ...
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. Here's how ...
The Electoral College is how the presidency of the United States is actually decided, with 538 total votes being cast as a representation of all 50 states, along with the District of Columbia.