As the most populous state in the U.S. — more than 39.5 million people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census — California has the most electoral votes of any state at 54. It represents a significant prize for presidential candidates in their quest to secure 270 electoral votes,

Each state's number of electoral votes in U.S. presidential elections is determined by its representation in Congress. Here’s how it works.

Voting in The Golden State spans several weeks leading up to the election, with plenty people getting involved.