
What are red states and blue states?
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Understanding the Electoral College and State Color Terminology
This chapter explores the intricacies of the U.S. Electoral College, detailing the allocation of electors and the effects of winner-take-all voting. It also highlights instances where candidates won the presidency without a popular vote majority, while contextualizing the rise of red and blue state terminology.
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