Election 2006
On November 7, U.S. voters will elect 36 state Governors, 33 U.S. Senators, and all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Do you know which states will hold which elections? Use this map to find out. You can also print a larger version of the map (PDF) for your notebook.
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| Use this map to learn which important races will take place in your state in November |
First, look at the map key. Each color stands for a certain combination of races. For example, green stands for a state that will elect both a Governor and a U.S. Senator.
The number with each state name tells you how many House seats are allotted to that state. (The number is based on a state’s population.)
The District of Columbia has one nonvoting delegate in the House, and no representation in the Senate.
Which races are taking place where you live? Study the map, then answer the questions below.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election. The number of House seats per state is indicated in the map.
Questions
1. Will Texas voters elect a Governor, a Senator, both officials, or neither?
2. How many states will elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
3. Which state has the largest number of House seats?
4. Illinois voters will elect House members and which other official(s) shown on the map?
5. Which state ranks third in population?
6. What is the smallest number of House seats that any state has?
7. New Jersey voters will elect House members and which other official(s) shown on the map?
8. Will the largest number of states elect a Governor, a Senator, or both officials?
9. How many states will not elect either a Governor or a Senator?
10. Which officials listed on the map will your state elect in November?
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