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How many electors are there in the Electoral College that formally chooses the President?

A 435
✓ 538
C 270
✕ 100 Your answer

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There are 538 electors: 435 for the House, 100 for the Senate and 3 for Washington, D.C. A candidate needs a majority, which is 270 electoral votes, to win.

Source: U.S. Constitution, Article II and 23rd Amendment; archives.gov Electoral College

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