Georgia’s status as a swing state has drawn Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump to the state frequently to woo voters. It’s paramount for candidates to win swing states if they want to win the election.
That’s because the Electoral College determines who wins the presidency. It’s a process that helps balance how much influence states have on the election’s outcome.
According to the Cook Political Report, there are nearly equal numbers of electors in Republican and Democratic states. This is why swing states like Georgia have the power to determine who wins the presidency.
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