The United State’s presidential elections come down to the voters in swing states. But, what are swing states? These states could vote either Democratic or Republican, or in other words, “swing” either way. Otherwise known as battleground states, they are often targeted by both major-party campaigns. In many instances, these states are only won by a small percentage of votes. With over 90 electoral votes among them, there are seven key swing states in this election: Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania all have the most electoral votes out of the swing states with 16, 16, and 19 respectively. 

North Carolina 

Electoral Votes: 16 

While this state may lean Republican, the margin of victory has been incredibly small. In the 2020 election, Donald Trump won the state with just 1.3 percentage points. This year, Trump won this state with a 51.1% vote.

Georgia 

Electoral Votes: 16 

Georgia showed a major shift in voting in the last election. Joe Biden won Georgia in 2020, marking him the first Democrat to win since Bill Clinton in 1992. This win was a key victory in his presidency, and this year, Donald Trump won the state, a key victory for his campaign.

Pennsylvania 

Electoral Votes: 19 

Democratic candidates historically held this state, but in 2016, the same year he won the presidency, Donald Trump won. Then in 2020, Joe Biden restored the streak of democratic victory, though only by 1.2 percentage points. Its 19 electoral votes rank 5th overall and highest of the swing states, making it a majorly important win to the presidential election. This year, Donald Trump won Pennsylvania with a 50.6% vote.