the electoral vote is also determined by state size population of state
The electoral vote is partially determined by the population of each state. Each state is allocated a number of electoral votes based on their representation in Congress, which is determined by the combination of their population size and the number of congressional districts they have.
To calculate the number of electoral votes a state gets, they are awarded the same number of electors as their total number of senators (which is fixed at two for every state) plus the number of representatives they have in the House of Representatives (which is determined by population size).
The population size of each state is a crucial factor in determining their representation and electoral votes. States with larger populations usually have more representatives and therefore more electoral votes. However, it is important to note that each state is guaranteed at least three electoral votes, regardless of their population size. This mechanism aims to ensure some level of balance between large and small states in the election process.