2020 Election: Very Close States

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This electoral map shows those states decided by 5% or less in popular vote in the 2020 election. Use it as a starting point to create and share your 2024 presidential election forecast.

Eight states met this competitiveness criteria in 2020, down from 11 in 2016. Dropping off were Colorado, Maine, Minnesota and New Hampshire. Georgia - the closest of the 50 states in 2020 - was added.

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