How is the number of electors from each state determined?

The number of electors from each state in the Electoral College is determined by the combined total of its U.S. Senators and Representatives. Each state has two Senators, regardless of its population size. The number of Representatives, however, is based on the state's population relative to the total population of the country, as determined by the most recent census. Therefore, this formula ensures that each state has at least three electoral votes—reflecting its two Senators and at least one Representative. This method balances representation, allowing less populous states to have a minimum level of influence while still adjusting for population variances. The other options do not accurately capture how elector numbers are calculated and would not align with the established process defined in the U.S. Constitution.