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Which US states have the most registered voters in 2024?
Executive summary
The most reliable national counts show the U.S. had well over 170–210 million people on voter rolls in 2024 depending on the dataset and measurement: the Census reports 73.6% of the voting‑age population was registered in 2024 (which implies roughly 174 million by one CPS-based estimate) while the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) later reported “more than 211 million” active registered voters for the 2024 general election [1] [2]. Available sources do not publish a single authoritative ranked list of states by raw registered‑voter totals within the provided set; reporting instead gives national totals, registration rates by state, and state‑level examples [2] [1] [3].
1. Why the headline totals differ: two official surveys, two different results
Two high‑quality data products referenced in current reporting give different impressions: the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey Voting and Registration Supplement reports 73.6% of the voting‑age population was registered in 2024 (a CPS measure widely used for cross‑year comparisons) while the Election Assistance Commission’s 2024 EAVS report states “more than 211 million” active registered voters for the 2024 general election [1] [2]. Both are legitimate but use different data frames and collection methods, so a direct numerical reconciliation across the two without access to the underlying state files is not possible from the provided sources [1] [2].
2. What the sources do provide about state variation
The materials in your packet emphasize state differences but stop short of delivering a single ranked table of “most registered voters” by state. The EAC claims 100% response from all 50 states and territories in its EAVS, and the Census CPS provides state‑level registration and turnout tables — both are the place to look for state breakdowns — but the search results here do not include an extract listing state totals side‑by‑side [2] [1]. Third‑party compilations like Statista and WorldPopulationReview are cited in the results and often publish state rankings, but the excerpts available to us do not include a full 2024 state ranking for registered voters in these snippets [3] [4]" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[4].
**3. State examples and typical patterns to expect**
When analysts publish state‑level totals, they consistently show that the largest states by population — California, Texas, Florida, and New York — also top the list in sheer counts of registered voters, simply because registration totals correlate with population size. One snapshot in the packet notes California produced about 16.15 million votes in 2024, signaling a very large registered base there relative to smaller states [5]. But the packet’s authoritative national releases (EAC and Census) are the original sources to consult for precise state counts [2] [1].
4. Registration rate vs. raw counts: two different stories
Reports emphasize both the share of eligible citizens who are registered and the absolute number on the rolls. For example, the Census highlights the percentage registered (73.6% of VAP), a metric useful for comparing states relative to their eligible populations, while the EAC’s 211‑million figure describes the absolute scale of registrants nationwide [1] [2]. High registration rates (percent of eligible population) are often found in small‑population states with active registration policies; large raw totals will naturally concentrate in populous states — the metrics answer different questions and both matter for analysis [1] [2].
5. Why getting a precise, current state ranking can be tricky
State totals change frequently due to list maintenance, late registrations, and differing reporting schedules. The Election Lab and other data projects note that official certified statistics sometimes arrive weeks or months after the election, and that states report different turnout and registration metrics (total ballots counted vs. votes for president), complicating cross‑state tallies if you combine sources prematurely [6] [7]. The EAC’s EAVS is the most comprehensive post‑election compilation, but the specific state‑by‑state table was not included in the search snippets provided here [2].
6. How to get the exact state rankings you asked for
To produce a definitive ranked list of which states had the most registered voters in 2024, consult the EAC’s 2024 EAVS state tables and the Census’ 2024 Voting and Registration tables — both are cited in the materials above and provide state breakdowns [2] [1]. If you prefer ready‑made rankings, look for databases from reputable aggregators that cite those two primary sources (for example, Statista or worldpopulationreview often compile such rankings), but verify that their underlying source is either the EAC or state election offices before citing the numbers [3] [4]" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[4].
Limitations and note on sources: the assertions above are constrained to the documents and snippets provided. The packet includes national totals and method notes (Census CPS and EAC) but does not include a full state‑by‑state ranked table in the excerpts, so I cannot responsibly print a ranked top‑10 of states without consulting the EAC/Census state tables referenced [2] [1]. If you want, I can fetch and synthesize the EAC state table and/or the Census CPS state files to produce an exact ranked list.