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Under current projections, states like Texas and Florida are expected to see the largest gains. Texas could add as many as three Electoral College votes, while Florida may gain two. Smaller increases are projected for states like Idaho and Utah.

At the same time, several traditionally Democratic strongholds could lose ground. California is projected to lose up to three Electoral College votes, while Illinois could lose two. New York and Rhode Island are also expected to lose one vote each.

These changes are tied directly to population growth patterns, which determine how congressional seats and Electoral College votes are apportioned every ten years following the census.

Each state’s Electoral College total equals its number of House seats plus two senators. Population gains or losses can shift presidential math over time.