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Electoral Map Changes Since 2020

Analysis of the changes in the US electoral map from 2020 to 2024, focusing on key swing states and Electoral College shifts.

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How does the 2024 electoral map compare to the 2020 map?: The 2024 election map shows some similarities to 2020, with key battleground states determining the outcome. Trump aims to regain states lost in 2020, while Harris seeks to retain Biden's wins.
How has the distribution of Electoral College votes changed since the 2020 election?: The Electoral College's makeup changed slightly since 2020 due to population shifts reflected in the 2020 Census. Six states gained electoral votes while seven lost votes, impacting the overall electoral landscape.
What were the results of the 2020 Presidential Election in terms of popular vote and Electoral College?: In 2020, Biden won the popular vote and Electoral College, securing key swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia. This victory contrasted with Trump's 2016 win that involved flipping several traditionally Democratic states.
Explain how the Electoral College system works and why smaller states have a disproportionate influence.: The apportionment of electoral votes is based on a state's representation in Congress, with each state receiving at least three votes (two for senators, one for House representatives). This system disproportionately benefits smaller states.
Which states are considered key battleground states in the 2024 election, and why is one particularly important?: Seven states are considered battleground states in 2024: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, is a particularly crucial state.

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