Who won Nevada in the 2016 presidential election?

Clinton (Democratic) carried Nevada in 2016, winning its 6 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Nevada have in 2016?

Nevada cast 6 electoral votes in the 2016 presidential election.

Did Nevada vote for the national winner in 2016?

No. Nevada backed Clinton, while Donald Trump won the presidency nationally.

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2016

Nevada: Clinton carries 6 EV.

Nevada cast its 6 electoral votes for Clinton (Democratic). National winner: Donald Trump (Republican) — Nevada voted against the national winner this cycle.

Nevada in 2016

The 2016 contest saw Nevada line up behind Clinton, delivering 6 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: Donald Trump (Republican) won nationally, while Nevada had backed a different ticket.

Nevada stayed in the Democratic column for the 3rd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 2008. The region divided — California and Oregon joined Nevada for the Democratic ticket, while Idaho, Utah, and Arizona did not. Over its 41 recorded presidential cycles, Nevada has backed the Republican party more than any other — 21 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, Donald Trump finished with 304 of the 538 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 227. Though Donald Trump won the Electoral College, Hillary Clinton drew more of the national popular vote — 48.18% to 46.09%.

The 2016 national map

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