These are the most popular candies by state for 2022

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• Total Halloween spending is projected to hit $10.6 billion for 2022, reports say.
• Swedish Fish, Lemonheads, and Tootsie Pops landed the top spot for some states.
• On average, a person spends about $27.55 on Halloween candy, according to a report.

For many, Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in sweet treats, and people of each US state have their own favorite candy to satisfy their sweet tooth.

In a post-pandemic world, trick-or-treaters are back in full force, so homeowners are stocking up on sweet Halloween staples to hand out on Oct. 31. Data from bulk candy retailer Candy Store has revealed which candy is most beloved by each state.

According to a September news release from the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween 2022 is projected to hit $10.6 billion in the US. Candy Store reports that the average American will spend about $27.55 on Halloween candy.

This list of each state's favorite candy includes treats for those who enjoy sour candies, chocolate, or even something with a spicy kick.

Alabama - Skittles

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Alaska - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Arizona - Hershey Kisses

Hershey

Arkansas - Butterfinger

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California - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Party City

Colorado - Hershey Kisses

Hershey

Connecticut - Almond Joy

Hershey

Delaware - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Florida - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Party City

Georgia - Swedish Fish

Amazon

Hawaii - Hershey's Mini Bars

Rite Aid

Idaho - Snickers

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Illinois - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Indiana - Starburst

Candy Favorites

Iowa - M&M's

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Kansas - M&M's

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Kentucky - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Party City

Louisiana - Lemonhead

Party City

Maine - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Maryland - Hershey Kisses

Hershey

Massachusetts - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Michigan - Starburst

Candy Favorites

Minnesota - Hot Tamales

Hot Tamales

Mississippi - 3 Musketeers

Party City

Missouri - Milky Way

Party City

Montana - Twix

Twix

Nebraska - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

Nevada - Hot Tamales

Hot Tamales

New Hampshire - M&M's

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New Jersey - Tootsie Pops

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New Mexico - Hershey's Mini Bars

Rite Aid

New York - Sour Patch Kids

Party City

North Carolina - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Party City

North Dakota - Hot Tamales

Hot Tamales

Ohio - M&M's

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Oklahoma - Skittles

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Oregon - M&M's

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Pennsylvania - Hershey's Mini Bars

Rite Aid

Rhode Island - Twix

Twix

South Carolina - Butterfinger

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South Dakota - Jolly Ranchers

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Tennessee- Tootsie Pops

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Texas - Starburst

Candy Favorites

Utah - Tootsie Pops

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Vermont - M&M's

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Virginia - Hot Tamales

Hot Tamales

District of Columbia - M&M's

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Washington - Tootsie Pops

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West Virginia - Blow Pops

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Wisconsin - Butterfinger

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Wyoming - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Party City

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