How many electoral votes does Washington, D.C. receive?

Washington, D.C. receives 3 electoral votes in presidential elections. This is established by the 23rd Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961. The amendment allows the District of Columbia to appoint electors as though it were a state, though the number of electors is limited to that of the least populous state, which has 3 electoral votes. This means that Washington, D.C., despite not being a state, has representation in the Electoral College equivalent to that of the smallest states, ensuring its residents can participate in federal elections.