MOLINE, Ill. — Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois on Tuesday, claiming the state's 19 electoral votes for Democrats. The reliably blue state, the home of former President Barack Obama, has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1992. The Associated Press declared Harris the winner at 7:38 p.m. CT.
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How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
Illinois has 19 electoral votes this election cycle. Illinois had 20 electoral votes between in 2012, 2016 and 2020.
Who won Illinois in 2016?
Illinois had 20 electoral votes in 2016, which all went to Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton. Clinton won Illinois with 50.8% of the vote, while Donald Trump finished with 38.8% of the vote, and Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson was picked on 3.8% of ballots.
Who won Illinois in 2020?
President Joe Biden won Illinois in 2020, garnering 57.6% of the vote to Donald Trump's 40.6%.