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Introduction

In the United States, the political landscape is often divided between two major parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. While both parties have supporters across the country, some states tend to lean more towards one party than the other. There are several factors that contribute to this trend, including demographics, cultural values, and historical voting patterns.

One reason why some states tend to be more democratic than republican is the diversity of their populations. States with large urban areas or high percentages of minority voters tend to support the Democratic Party. For example, California has a significant Latino population, which has traditionally supported the Democratic Party due to their views on immigration and social programs. Similarly, New York has a diverse population that includes many immigrants, African Americans, and liberal-leaning professionals who are more likely to vote for Democrats.

Another factor that contributes to the democratic leanings of certain states is the cultural values of their residents. States with a more progressive or liberal culture tend to support the Democratic Party, while states with more conservative values tend to support the Republican Party. For example, states like Vermont and Massachusetts have a strong tradition of progressive politics, which has contributed to their support for Democrats. On the other hand, states like Texas and Mississippi have a more conservative culture that tends to support Republicans.

Finally, historical voting patterns can also play a role in determining the political leanings of a state. For example, if a state has consistently voted for Democrats in past elections, it is more likely to continue doing so in the future. Similarly, if a state has a long history of supporting Republicans, it is unlikely to switch to the Democratic Party in the near future.

In conclusion, there are several reasons why some states tend to be more democratic than republican. These include demographic factors, cultural values, and historical voting patterns. While there is no single explanation for why some states lean towards one party or the other, these factors can provide insight into the political dynamics of different regions of the country.

#StateDemocratic Party VotesRepublican Party VotesLiberal Political IdentificationRed or Blue State
1District of Columbia92.1%5.4% Democrat
2Vermont66.1%30.7%32% Democrat
3Massachusetts65.6%32.1%35% Democrat
4Maryland65.4%32.2%28% Democrat
5Hawaii63.7%34.3%28% Democrat
6California63.5%34.3%29% Democrat
7New York60.9%37.8%30% Democrat
8Rhode Island59.4%38.6%25% Democrat
9Connecticut59.3%39.2%27% Democrat
10Delaware58.7%39.8%24% Democrat
11Washington58%38.8%31% Democrat
12Illinois57.5%40.6%27% Democrat
13New Jersey57.3%41.4%27% Democrat
14Oregon56.5%40.4%28% Democrat
15Colorado55.4%41.9%26% Democrat
16New Mexico54.3%43.5%20% Democrat
17Virginia54.1%44%24% Democrat
18Maine53.1%44%33% Democrat
19New Hampshire52.7%45.4%30% Democrat
20Minnesota52.4%45.3%25% Swing State
21Michigan50.6%47.8%23% Swing State
22Nevada50.1%47.7%23% Swing State
23Pennsylvania50%48.8%24% Swing State
24Georgia49.5%49.2%19% Swing State
25Arizona49.4%49.1%21% Swing State
26Wisconsin49.4%48.8%24% Swing State
27North Carolina48.6%49.9%21% Swing State
28Florida47.9%51.2%22% Swing State
29Texas46.5%52.1%20% Republican
30Ohio45.2%53.3%22% Swing State
31Iowa44.9%53.1%21% Republican
32South Carolina43.4%55.1%16% Republican
33Alaska42.8%52.8%17% Republican
34Kansas41.6%56.2%18% Republican
35Missouri41.4%56.8%20% Republican
36Mississippi41.1%57.6%12% Republican
37Indiana41%57%17% Republican
38Montana40.5%56.9%18% Republican
39Louisiana39.9%58.5%15% Republican
40Nebraska39.2%58.2%22% Republican
41Utah37.6%58.1%15% Republican
42Tennessee37.5%60.7%17% Republican
43Alabama36.6%62%14% Republican
44Kentucky36.2%62.1%20% Republican
45South Dakota35.6%61.8%13% Republican
46Arkansas34.8%62.4%15% Republican
47Idaho33.1%63.8%17% Republican
48Oklahoma32.3%65.4%18% Republican
49North Dakota31.8%65.1%18% Republican
50West Virginia29.7%68.6%17% Republican
51Wyoming26.6%69.9%18% Republican
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Alabama

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36.6%

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14%

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Alaska

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42.8%

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#22

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17%

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Arizona

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49.4%

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#27

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21%

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#26

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Arkansas

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34.8%

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15%

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California

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63.5%

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#46

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29%

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Colorado

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55.4%

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#37

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26%

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Connecticut

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59.3%

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#42

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27%

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Delaware

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58.7%

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#41

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24%

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District of Columbia

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92.1%

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Florida

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47.9%

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#24

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22%

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Georgia

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49.5%

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#26

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19%

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Hawaii

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63.7%

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#47

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28%

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Idaho

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33.1%

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#47

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#5

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17%

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#40

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Illinois

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57.5%

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#12

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#39

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27%

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Indiana

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41%

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#37

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#15

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17%

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Iowa

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44.9%

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#31

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#21

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21%

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#27

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Kansas

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41.6%

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#34

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#18

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18%

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#34

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Kentucky

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36.2%

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#44

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#7

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20%

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#29

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Louisiana

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39.9%

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#39

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#11

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15%

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#46

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Maine

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53.1%

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#34

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33%

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Maryland

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65.4%

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#48

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28%

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Massachusetts

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65.6%

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#49

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35%

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Michigan

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50.6%

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23%

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Minnesota

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52.4%

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#33

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25%

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Mississippi

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41.1%

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#14

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12%

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Missouri

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41.4%

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#17

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20%

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Montana

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40.5%

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#16

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18%

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Nebraska

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39.2%

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#12

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22%

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#24

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Nevada

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50.1%

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#31

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23%

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New Hampshire

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52.7%

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#32

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30%

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New Jersey

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57.3%

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#38

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27%

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New Mexico

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54.3%

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#36

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20%

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New York

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60.9%

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#45

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30%

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North Carolina

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48.6%

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#27

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#25

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21%

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#28

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North Dakota

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31.8%

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18%

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Ohio

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45.2%

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#30

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#20

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22%

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Oklahoma

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32.3%

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18%

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Oregon

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56.5%

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#14

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#40

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28%

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Pennsylvania

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50%

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#28

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24%

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Rhode Island

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59.4%

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25%

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South Carolina

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43.4%

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#32

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#19

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16%

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South Dakota

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35.6%

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#45

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#9

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13%

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Tennessee

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37.5%

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#42

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#10

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17%

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Texas

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46.5%

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#29

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#23

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20%

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#32

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Utah

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37.6%

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#13

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15%

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Vermont

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66.1%

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32%

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Virginia

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54.1%

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#17

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#35

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24%

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#19

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Washington

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58%

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#11

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#43

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31%

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West Virginia

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29.7%

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#50

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17%

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#43

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Wisconsin

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49.4%

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#29

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24%

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#20

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Wyoming

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26.6%

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18%

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