2012 Election: Competitive States

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This electoral map shows those states decided by 10% or less in popular vote in the 2012 election. Use it as a starting point to create and share your 2016 forecast.

Fifteen states, along with one district each in Nebraska and Maine met this criteria, for a total of 195 electoral votes.
The map at this URL was originally created for the 2016 election as a Trump vs. Clinton forecast. For an interactive map, choose one of the following:
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