PBS NewsHour Extra: What makes a swing state swing?

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A swing state is a state targeted by presidential campaigns because it is believed to be a close race and could “swing” to either candidate. Because presidential election are determined by Electoral College votes, and because the winner of the popular vote from each state takes all the Electoral College votes from that state, swing states end up being very important targets for presidential campaigns.

Source: PBS NewsHour Extra

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