California

Outlook: Solid Democratic

55 Electoral Votes (55 in 2000)
Kerry won in 2004 by 9.95%

Despite Arnold Schwarzenegger’s towering presence in the governor’s mansion, the state is overwhelmingly Democratic. Two senators, 34 of its 53 Congressional districts and the state Assembly are under Democratic control. The Democrats can always count on California’s electoral votes, currently 55, being added to their total on election night, which is nice considering its about a fifth of the total needed to be elected president.