{{Short description|American political website}} {{Italic title}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2018}} {{Infobox website | name = 270toWin | logo = 270towin.com_logo.png | logo_size = 170px | screenshot = | caption = | type = Politics | owner = Electoral Ventures, LLC<ref name="llc-info">{{cite web |url=https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch/BusinessInformation?businessId=1235367&businessType=Domestic%20Limited%20Liability%20Company |title=Georgia Corporations Division information for Electoral Ventures LLC |work=Georgia Corporations Division Business Search |access-date=July 18, 2024}}</ref> | creator = Allan Keiter | editor = | url = {{URL|270toWin.com}} | commercial = Yes | language = English | registration = No | launch_date = {{start date and age|2004|4|12}}<ref name="site-info">{{cite web |url=https://client.rdap.org/?type=domain&object=270towin.com |title=Domain 270TOWIN.COM - RDAP Lookup |work=Registration Data Access Protocol |access-date=July 18, 2024}}</ref> | current_status = Online }}
'''270toWin''' is an American political website that provides interactive electoral maps and data for presidential, House of Representatives, Senate, and gubernatorial elections. It allows users to create their own electoral forecasts and offers historical election results, polling data, and projections from various political analysts.
== Overview == Launched on April 12, 2004, 270toWin derives its name from the number of electoral college votes required to win the U.S. presidency. The site is owned by Electoral Ventures, LLC, and was created by Allan Keiter. It operates as a commercial platform without requiring user registration.<ref name="site-info" /><ref name="llc-info" />
== Features == === Interactive maps === 270toWin offers interactive maps for users to simulate election outcomes. These maps cover presidential, Senate, House, and gubernatorial races. Users can assign states or districts to different parties or candidates, allowing for customized electoral scenarios.<ref>{{cite web |title=2028 Presidential Election Interactive Map |url=https://www.270towin.com/ |website=270toWin |access-date=May 18, 2025}}</ref>
=== Historical election data === The website provides comprehensive historical data on U.S. presidential elections dating back to 1789. Each election includes an interactive map, results, and a synopsis of the race. Users can explore past elections and create "what-if" scenarios by altering historical outcomes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historical U.S. Presidential Elections 1789-2024 |url=https://www.270towin.com/historical-presidential-elections/ |website=270toWin |access-date=May 18, 2025}}</ref>
=== Polling and forecasts === 270toWin aggregates polling data and professional election projections. It features consensus forecasts compiled from multiple political analysts, providing users with a composite view of potential election outcomes.<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Presidential Election Consensus Forecast |url=https://www.270towin.com/maps/consensus-2024-presidential-election-forecast |website=270toWin |access-date=May 18, 2025}}</ref>
=== Educational use === The platform is utilized in educational settings to teach students about the electoral process. Interactive maps and historical data serve as tools for understanding the dynamics of U.S. elections.<ref>{{cite web |title=270 to Win: Follow dynamics of red and blue states through cool U.S. election maps |url=https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/270-to-win |website=Common Sense Education |access-date=May 18, 2025}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=November 2025}}
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Category:American political websites Category:Internet properties established in 2004 Category:Presidential elections in the United States Category:Educational websites