How many electoral votes?
New York is listed with 28 electoral votes in this generated guide.
Electoral College
New York Electoral College votes and elector rules
New York has 28 electoral votes. See allocation method, elector pledge status, selection process, and verification links.
State Summary
What to know about New York Electoral College rules
How are votes awarded?
New York is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are electors pledged?
New York is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
What should I verify?
Confirm vote allocation, elector pledge enforcement, vacancy replacement, certification, and meeting procedures with official state or federal materials before relying on a legal detail.
Rules
New York elector pledge and vote allocation rules
Quick Facts
Electoral College rule snapshot
- Electoral votes
- 28
- Allocation method
- Winner-takes-all
- Elector pledge
- No
- Election code
- N.Y. Election Law §§ 12-104, 12-106, 6-102, 6-142
Allocation
Winner-takes-all
New York is one of the 48 states that have a winner-takes-all rule for the Electoral College. In these States, whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate), takes all of the state’s Electoral votes.
Elector Pledge
No
New York is one of the states that do not require their electors to vote as pledged.
Process
How New York electors are selected and vote
These notes summarize the elector selection, vacancy, meeting, or voting details available in the structured state model.
How Does New York Select Its Electors?
Party nominations of candidates for the office of elector of president and vice president shall be made by the state committee.
When Do The Electors Vote?
The electors shall convene at the state capitol upon notice from, and at a place fixed by the secretary of state on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. Those of them who shall be assembled at twelve o'clock noon of that day shall immediately at that hour fill, by majority vote, all vacancies in the electoral college occasioned by the death, refusal to serve, or...
Sources
Sources and verification links
Questions
Common questions
How many Electoral College votes does New York have?
New York is listed with 28 Electoral College votes.
How does New York allocate electoral votes?
New York is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are New York electors pledged?
New York is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
How are New York presidential electors selected?
Party nominations of candidates for the office of elector of president and vice president shall be made by the state committee.
When do New York electors vote?
The electors shall convene at the state capitol upon notice from, and at a place fixed by the secretary of state on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. Those of them who shall be assembled at twelve o'clock noon of that day shall immediately at that...
Where can I verify New York Electoral College rules?
Use official state or federal materials when available. This page links to selected sources including How does the state select its electors and National Association Of Secretaries Of State.
Glossary
Key Electoral College terms for New York
- New York Electoral Votes
- New York is listed with 28 electoral votes for the Electoral College in this generated guide.
- New York Allocation Method
- New York is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
- New York Elector Pledge
- New York is not listed with an elector pledge requirement in the generated model. Confirm current state law before relying on this status.
- Presidential Elector
- A person appointed through the state's presidential election process to cast Electoral College votes for president and vice president.