Electoral Map 2008
This page contains links to electoral maps and electoral map projections for the 2008 presidential election between Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain. In order to become president, a candidate must receive at least 270 electoral votes. If both candidates receive 269 electoral votes, the U.S. House of Representatives decides who becomes the next president of the United States.
Fast Facts
- Election Day: November 4, 2008
- 270 electoral votes needed to win
- Each state has a predetermined number of electoral votes
- Popular vote in each state determines winner of all electoral votes for that state
- State with most electoral votes: California (55)
- States with least electoral votes: AK, DC, MT, ND, SD, VT, WY, DE (3 each)
- Final 2004 Electoral Vote: Bush 286, Kerry 252
- Final 2000 Electoral Vote: Bush 271, Gore 267
- Final 1996 Electoral Vote: Clinton 379, Dole 159
- Final 1992 Electoral Vote: Clinton 370, Bush 168
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Presidential Polls 2008 | Barack Obama | John McCain | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin | Where to Vote | Election Results 2008
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