Georgia's Electoral College Votes

How Many Electoral College Votes Does Georgia Have?

Georgia has 16 electoral college votes, which is the same number of votes as Michigan and Illinois. This number is based on the state's population, which is the 8th largest in the United States.

Electoral College Basics

The Electoral College is a group of 538 electors who are chosen by the voters in each state. The number of electors each state gets is based on its population. When voters cast their ballots for president, they are actually voting for a slate of electors who are pledged to support a particular candidate.

The electors meet in their respective states on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December to cast their votes for president and vice president. The candidate who receives the majority of electoral votes wins the election.

Georgia's Electoral History

Georgia has voted for the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1992. Prior to that, the state was a Republican stronghold.

In the 2020 presidential election, Georgia was one of the key swing states that helped Joe Biden win the election. Biden won Georgia by a margin of just over 12,000 votes.

The Future of Georgia's Electoral Votes

Georgia's electoral votes are likely to remain at 16 for the foreseeable future. The state's population is growing, but it is not growing as fast as some other states. As a result, Georgia's share of the nation's electoral votes is likely to remain relatively stable.