👉 Electoral math revolves around determining how electoral votes are distributed among candidates based on their performance in each state's election. Each state awards its number of electoral votes (based on its congressional representation) to the candidate who wins the majority of the popular vote. However, the distribution is not always straightforward: states with fewer voters still get a proportional share of electoral votes, and some states use the "winner-takes-all" system, where all their electoral votes go to the winning candidate. This means that even if a candidate wins a state by a narrow margin, they can still secure all its electoral votes. Additionally, the Electoral College's total of 538 votes means candidates often focus on "swing states" where the outcome is uncertain, as winning these can secure a majority of electoral votes.
