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OpenStudy (anonymous):

During the presidential election, the candidates campaigned heavily in states like Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Why?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

These states are most likely to be easily swayed either way. Heavy campaigning would increase the chances of that state having an electoral vote for that candidate.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are "swing" states, as wombat points out, and also they each have a substantial number of electors in the Electoral College, so winning them is very worthwhile.

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