538 electoral votes
The generated comparison covers the full state and District of Columbia Electoral College allocation represented in the source models.
Electoral College
Electoral College votes, allocation rules, and elector pledges by state
Compare Electoral College vote counts, winner-take-all and district allocation rules, elector pledge requirements, and state source links.
Last reviewed: August 21, 2026. Electoral vote counts are based on the state models in this build.
At a Glance
How Electoral College rules compare across states
49 winner-take-all jurisdictions
Most states award all electoral votes to the statewide popular-vote winner.
2 district allocation states
Maine and Nebraska use district-based allocation rules in the generated data.
30 pledge-rule states
Some states list elector pledge requirements, replacement rules, fines, or other faithless-elector controls.
Compare States
Electoral votes and allocation rules
The table links to each state guide and summarizes the Electoral College vote count, allocation method, and elector pledge status listed in the generated model.
State Guides
What each Electoral College guide includes
Vote count
Each guide lists the state's Electoral College vote count from the generated state model.
Allocation method
State pages distinguish winner-take-all rules from district-based allocation rules such as those used by Maine and Nebraska.
Elector pledge rules
Guides summarize whether electors are listed as pledged and include available pledge or replacement-law context.
Selection process
State detail pages include notes about how electors are selected and when electors meet to cast votes when the model provides that detail.
Questions
Common questions
How many Electoral College votes are included in this comparison?
This generated comparison includes 538 Electoral College votes across the states and District of Columbia pages in this build.
Which states do not use winner-take-all allocation?
Maine and Nebraska are listed with district allocation in the generated Electoral College model.
What does elector pledge mean?
Elector pledge rules describe whether a state requires presidential electors to vote for the candidate or ticket they are pledged to support, and may include replacement, penalty, or enforcement rules.
Where can I compare Electoral College rules by state?
Use the state selector or comparison table on this page to open a state-specific guide with vote count, allocation method, pledge status, source links, and elector process notes.
Should I verify Electoral College rules before relying on them?
Yes. Electoral College procedures, pledge rules, and election-law details can be legal and time-sensitive. Confirm details with official state or federal materials.
Glossary
Electoral College glossary
- Electoral Votes
- Votes cast by presidential electors. A state's electoral vote count is based on its congressional representation, while the District of Columbia receives electoral votes under the Twenty-third Amendment.
- Winner-Take-All Allocation
- An allocation method where the statewide popular-vote winner receives all of the state's electoral votes.
- District Allocation
- An allocation method where some electoral votes are awarded by congressional district and others are awarded statewide.
- Pledged Elector
- A presidential elector who is expected or required by state law, party rule, or pledge to vote for a specific presidential ticket.
- Faithless Elector
- An elector who does not vote for the candidate or ticket the elector was expected or pledged to support.
- Certificate of Ascertainment
- An official document identifying a state's appointed presidential electors after the general election results are certified.