2016 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania

The 2016 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 8, 2016, as part of the 2016 United States presidential election.[1] Pennsylvania has 20 electoral votes in the Electoral College.[2]

2016 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania
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Nominee Donald Trump Hillary Clinton
Party Republican Democratic
Home state New York New York
Running mate Mike Pence Tim Kaine
Electoral vote 20 0
Popular vote 2,970,733 2,926,441
Percentage 48.18% 47.46%

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County Results

Trump      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Clinton      40–50%      50–60%      80–90%


President before election

Barack Obama
Democratic

Elected President

Donald Trump
Republican

Obama won the state in 2012 by a margin of 5.38%. However, Trump was able to get back the state, winning it by a 0.72% margin.

2016 United States Presidential Election In Pennsylvania Media

References

  1. Kelly, Ben (August 13, 2018). "US elections key dates: When are the 2018 midterms and the 2020 presidential campaign?". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-elections-key-dates-midterms-2020-presidential-house-congress-senate-a8472821.html. Retrieved January 3, 2019. 
  2. "Distribution of Electoral Votes". National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved January 3, 2019.