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What is the minimum number of states that a candidate needs to win in order to win the election? what are those states?

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The minimum amount of states is 11, those states being California, Texas,Florida,Pennslyvania, Illinois, Ohio,Michigan, New jersey, Georgia, And North Carolina. Hope this helps!
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There are a total of 538 electoral votes. In order to become President, a candidate needs to win one more than half, or 270.
California 55; Texas 34; New York 31; Florida 27; Pennsylvania 21; Illinois 21; Ohio 20; Michigan 17; New Jersey 15; Georgia 15; North Carolina 15
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