California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.

In the race to 270 electoral votes, California and Texas are the biggest prizes, but all eyes are on seven battleground states that could decide the presidency. The state with the most electoral votes has 54 votes while the states with the least votes have three votes each.

The Electoral College is how the president of the United States is elected. In the U.S., there are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To win the election, a candidate needs to secure 270 electoral votes which is the majority of the College.