Why does Virginia have 13 electoral votes? Where does that number come from?

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21 August, 22:17

Why does Virginia have 13 electoral votes? Where does that number come from?

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Paula Flores · Answer 1

It's all about the number of senators and representatives in the House of Representatives for the state.

Each state is allotted two senators, and the number of representatives is based on population. Virginia has 11 representatives in the House. So, together that adds up to the 13 electoral votes. Representatives are based on a state's population.