The electoral college favors larger, more populated states as well as swing states. This is because the number of electoral votes that each state has is based on its population while also accounting for representation in the Senate, where each state is given two votes regardless of population. This means that larger states have a disproportionate influence in the electoral college. For example, California, the most populous state in the United States, has 55 electoral votes while Wyoming, the least populous state, has only three. Additionally, swing states—states that are competitive between the two major political parties—are more likely to receive attention and resources from the candidates, giving their voters more influence in the election.