2016 Presidential Election Results

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This map shows the winner of the popular vote in each state for the 2016 presidential election. Use it as a starting point to create your own 2020 presidential election forecast.

Did Trump win 304 or 306 electoral votes? Trump won states (and one district in Maine) worth 306 electoral votes (this map). However, two Texas electors did not cast their actual ballots for him, so history will record Trump as winning 304 electoral votes. 

The 2016 historical interactive map shows the 'official' electoral vote, which Trump won 304-227, with seven total faithless electors.

The map at this URL was originally created for the 2020 election as a Trump vs. Clinton forecast. For an interactive map, choose one of the following:
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Overview and Live Results: Delaware, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Primaries

September 10, 2024

The final three statewide primaries before the November 5 general election take place Tuesday

Overview and Live Results: Massachusetts Primary

September 3, 2024

Outside two GOP congressional primaries, there's not all that much to see in this Democratic stronghold

Live Results: Oklahoma Legislative Runoffs, Tulsa Mayoral Election

August 27, 2024

Top two runoffs are required in 10 state legislative districts where no candidate received a majority in the June 18 primary

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August 23, 2024

The forecast starts with a small lead for Harris, but the site notes a wide range of outcomes are ultimately possible

Overview and Live Results: Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primaries

August 20, 2024

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