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What are red states and blue states?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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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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