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Introduction

In the United States, states are often classified as either red or blue, based on the political affiliations of their residents. Red states generally refer to those that tend to vote for the Republican Party in elections, while blue states tend to lean towards the Democratic Party.

The classification of states as red or blue often depends on a variety of factors, such as demographics, culture, and economic trends. In general, red states tend to have a more conservative population, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and a desire for limited government involvement. These states are often located in the southern and midwestern regions of the country, and tend to be more rural in nature.

Blue states, on the other hand, tend to have a more liberal population, with a focus on social issues and a desire for greater government involvement in the economy and other areas. These states are often located on the coasts, particularly in the northeast and west, and tend to have more urban and diverse populations.

While the classification of states as red or blue is useful for understanding political trends and voting patterns, it is important to note that there is often significant diversity within each state. Furthermore, the political affiliations of a state can change over time, particularly in response to major events or shifts in national politics.

StateRed or Blue StateRepublican Party VotesDemocratic Party Votes
Alabama Republican62%36.6%
Alaska Republican52.8%42.8%
Arkansas Republican62.4%34.8%
Idaho Republican63.8%33.1%
Indiana Republican57%41%
Iowa Republican53.1%44.9%
Kansas Republican56.2%41.6%
Kentucky Republican62.1%36.2%
Louisiana Republican58.5%39.9%
Mississippi Republican57.6%41.1%
Missouri Republican56.8%41.4%
Montana Republican56.9%40.5%
Nebraska Republican58.2%39.2%
North Dakota Republican65.1%31.8%
Oklahoma Republican65.4%32.3%
South Carolina Republican55.1%43.4%
South Dakota Republican61.8%35.6%
Tennessee Republican60.7%37.5%
Texas Republican52.1%46.5%
Utah Republican58.1%37.6%
West Virginia Republican68.6%29.7%
Wyoming Republican69.9%26.6%
Arizona Swing State49.1%49.4%
Florida Swing State51.2%47.9%
Georgia Swing State49.2%49.5%
Michigan Swing State47.8%50.6%
Minnesota Swing State45.3%52.4%
Nevada Swing State47.7%50.1%
North Carolina Swing State49.9%48.6%
Ohio Swing State53.3%45.2%
Pennsylvania Swing State48.8%50%
Wisconsin Swing State48.8%49.4%
California Democrat34.3%63.5%
Colorado Democrat41.9%55.4%
Connecticut Democrat39.2%59.3%
Delaware Democrat39.8%58.7%
District of Columbia Democrat5.4%92.1%
Hawaii Democrat34.3%63.7%
Illinois Democrat40.6%57.5%
Maine Democrat44%53.1%
Maryland Democrat32.2%65.4%
Massachusetts Democrat32.1%65.6%
New Hampshire Democrat45.4%52.7%
New Jersey Democrat41.4%57.3%
New Mexico Democrat43.5%54.3%
New York Democrat37.8%60.9%
Oregon Democrat40.4%56.5%
Rhode Island Democrat38.6%59.4%
Vermont Democrat30.7%66.1%
Virginia Democrat44%54.1%
Washington Democrat38.8%58%

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Alaska

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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District of Columbia

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Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

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Virginia

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Washington

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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Wyoming

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