How many senators does each state have?

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Our explanation

Every state has two U.S. senators, whether it has many people or few. California has the most people, and Wyoming has the fewest. Both have two senators. This gives small states equal representation in the Senate.

Remember it

2 senators per state x 50 states = 100 senators.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 20: "Each state has two U.S. Senators. Example: The states of California and Wyoming both have two U.S. Senators." p. 19: California has the most people; Wyoming the least.

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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