266s

266s, also known as 266, is a term used in the context of the 2020 United States presidential election to refer to the 266 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. This number is derived from the Electoral College system, which requires a candidate to secure more than half of the 538 electoral votes to become the president. The term "266s" gained prominence during the election as it represented the threshold that candidates needed to surpass to secure the presidency. The Electoral College system, established by the United States Constitution, allocates electoral votes to each state based on the number of its senators and representatives in Congress. The distribution of these votes is not proportional to the state's population, leading to a system that has been criticized for its potential to disproportionately influence the outcome of elections. The 2020 election saw significant attention focused on the 266s, as both major parties worked to secure the necessary votes to win the presidency. The term "266s" has since become a shorthand for the electoral votes needed to win the presidency, reflecting the importance of the Electoral College in American politics.