🔴Democrats are strong in the Middle Atlantic, New England, and urban areas.
🔵Republicans dominate in the South, Great Plains, and rural areas.
👩🎓Women, particularly unmarried women, are more likely to favor Democrats.
🌎Democrats are supported by voters with more education and are strong on the West Coast.
🔜Voting patterns can shift over time, and party strength can vary within states.
Which regions are traditionally strong for Democrats?
—Democrats are traditionally strong in the Middle Atlantic, New England, and the West Coast, as well as urban areas across the country.
Which regions are traditionally strong for Republicans?
—Republicans are traditionally strong in the South, the Great Plains, and rural areas, as well as small towns.
Which groups tend to favor Democrats?
—Groups that tend to favor Democrats include women, particularly unmarried women, and voters with more education. African Americans and Latino voters also tend to support Democrats.
Which groups tend to favor Republicans?
—Groups that tend to favor Republicans include white voters, particularly white males, evangelical Christians, and business owners.
Can voting patterns and party strength change over time?
—Yes, voting patterns and party strength can shift over time. Historically Democratic regions may become more Republican, and vice versa. Additionally, party positions on major policy issues can change.
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00:08The Democratic and Republican parties have different supporters and appeal to different groups of voters.
01:15Voters with more education and unmarried women are more likely to favor Democrats.
01:57Republicans have support from white voters, particularly white males, and evangelical Christians.
02:45Voting patterns can shift over time, and party strength can vary within states.
03:40Democrats have traditionally been strong in the Middle Atlantic, New England, and urban areas.
03:51Republicans dominate in the South, Great Plains, and rural areas.
03:55Voting patterns and party positions on policy issues can change over time.
