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.
| State | Red or Blue State | Republican Party Votes | Democratic Party Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Republican | 62% | 36.6% |
| Alaska | Republican | 52.8% | 42.8% |
| Arkansas | Republican | 62.4% | 34.8% |
| Idaho | Republican | 63.8% | 33.1% |
| Indiana | Republican | 57% | 41% |
| Iowa | Republican | 53.1% | 44.9% |
| Kansas | Republican | 56.2% | 41.6% |
| Kentucky | Republican | 62.1% | 36.2% |
| Louisiana | Republican | 58.5% | 39.9% |
| Mississippi | Republican | 57.6% | 41.1% |
| Missouri | Republican | 56.8% | 41.4% |
| Montana | Republican | 56.9% | 40.5% |
| Nebraska | Republican | 58.2% | 39.2% |
| North Dakota | Republican | 65.1% | 31.8% |
| Oklahoma | Republican | 65.4% | 32.3% |
| South Carolina | Republican | 55.1% | 43.4% |
| South Dakota | Republican | 61.8% | 35.6% |
| Tennessee | Republican | 60.7% | 37.5% |
| Texas | Republican | 52.1% | 46.5% |
| Utah | Republican | 58.1% | 37.6% |
| West Virginia | Republican | 68.6% | 29.7% |
| Wyoming | Republican | 69.9% | 26.6% |
| Arizona | Swing State | 49.1% | 49.4% |
| Florida | Swing State | 51.2% | 47.9% |
| Georgia | Swing State | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Michigan | Swing State | 47.8% | 50.6% |
| Minnesota | Swing State | 45.3% | 52.4% |
| Nevada | Swing State | 47.7% | 50.1% |
| North Carolina | Swing State | 49.9% | 48.6% |
| Ohio | Swing State | 53.3% | 45.2% |
| Pennsylvania | Swing State | 48.8% | 50% |
| Wisconsin | Swing State | 48.8% | 49.4% |
| California | Democrat | 34.3% | 63.5% |
| Colorado | Democrat | 41.9% | 55.4% |
| Connecticut | Democrat | 39.2% | 59.3% |
| Delaware | Democrat | 39.8% | 58.7% |
| District of Columbia | Democrat | 5.4% | 92.1% |
| Hawaii | Democrat | 34.3% | 63.7% |
| Illinois | Democrat | 40.6% | 57.5% |
| Maine | Democrat | 44% | 53.1% |
| Maryland | Democrat | 32.2% | 65.4% |
| Massachusetts | Democrat | 32.1% | 65.6% |
| New Hampshire | Democrat | 45.4% | 52.7% |
| New Jersey | Democrat | 41.4% | 57.3% |
| New Mexico | Democrat | 43.5% | 54.3% |
| New York | Democrat | 37.8% | 60.9% |
| Oregon | Democrat | 40.4% | 56.5% |
| Rhode Island | Democrat | 38.6% | 59.4% |
| Vermont | Democrat | 30.7% | 66.1% |
| Virginia | Democrat | 44% | 54.1% |
| Washington | Democrat | 38.8% | 58% |
Red or Blue State by State
Alabama
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#8
Ranked in the US
#43
Alaska
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#22
Ranked in the US
#33
Arizona
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#27
Ranked in the US
#25
Arkansas
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#6
Ranked in the US
#46
California
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#46
Ranked in the US
#6
Colorado
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#37
Ranked in the US
#15
Connecticut
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#42
Ranked in the US
#9
Delaware
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#41
Ranked in the US
#10
District of Columbia
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#51
Ranked in the US
#1
Florida
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#24
Ranked in the US
#28
Georgia
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#26
Ranked in the US
#24
Hawaii
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#47
Ranked in the US
#5
Idaho
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#5
Ranked in the US
#47
Illinois
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#39
Ranked in the US
#12
Indiana
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#15
Ranked in the US
#37
Iowa
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#21
Ranked in the US
#31
Kansas
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#18
Ranked in the US
#34
Kentucky
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#7
Ranked in the US
#44
Louisiana
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#11
Ranked in the US
#39
Maine
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#34
Ranked in the US
#18
Maryland
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#48
Ranked in the US
#4
Massachusetts
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#49
Ranked in the US
#3
Michigan
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#30
Ranked in the US
#21
Minnesota
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#33
Ranked in the US
#20
Mississippi
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#14
Ranked in the US
#36
Missouri
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#17
Ranked in the US
#35
Montana
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#16
Ranked in the US
#38
Nebraska
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#12
Ranked in the US
#40
Nevada
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#31
Ranked in the US
#22
New Hampshire
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#32
Ranked in the US
#19
New Jersey
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#38
Ranked in the US
#13
New Mexico
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#36
Ranked in the US
#16
New York
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#45
Ranked in the US
#7
North Carolina
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#25
Ranked in the US
#27
North Dakota
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#4
Ranked in the US
#49
Ohio
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#20
Ranked in the US
#30
Oklahoma
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#3
Ranked in the US
#48
Oregon
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#40
Ranked in the US
#14
Pennsylvania
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#28
Ranked in the US
#23
Rhode Island
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#44
Ranked in the US
#8
South Carolina
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#19
Ranked in the US
#32
South Dakota
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#9
Ranked in the US
#45
Tennessee
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#10
Ranked in the US
#42
Texas
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#23
Ranked in the US
#29
Utah
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#13
Ranked in the US
#41
Vermont
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#50
Ranked in the US
#2
Virginia
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#35
Ranked in the US
#17
Washington
Red or Blue State
Democrat
Ranked in the US
#43
Ranked in the US
#11
West Virginia
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#2
Ranked in the US
#50
Wisconsin
Red or Blue State
Swing State
Ranked in the US
#29
Ranked in the US
#26
Wyoming
Red or Blue State
Republican
Ranked in the US
#1
Ranked in the US
#51