Wanderlust World Wanderlust World New York State has 31 electoral votes (2024 allocation). New York City (5 boroughs) comprises ~43% of the state's population, translating to approximately 13–14 electoral votes in influence.
Mechanism: Electoral votes are allocated statewide—whichever candidate wins NY's popular vote gets all 31. NYC's large Democratic majority typically delivers the state's entire slate.
The "12" figure cited in some sources reflects an older apportionment (pre-2010 Census) or a proportional estimate, not an official sub-allocation.