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Red states are those won by McCain (Republican). Blue states were won by Obama (Democrat)

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The blue on the electoral college map represents the democrats

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Q: On Electoral College maps what do red and blue states indicate?
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What is blue used on many electoral maps to indicate states that tend to favor?

Democrat.


What is the color of a swing state?

The color of a swing state on an electoral college map differs and doesn't have an exact color. It's usually either white or grey. Democratic states are blue while Republican states are red, so you will just have to use this logic to differentiate.


Do blue states count in the general election?

Of course they do. Population wise not really, because population doesn't decide the election. Only the electoral collage does. The blue states represent Decorates and the red states represent Republicans.


What is the difference between the red state and the blue state?

The terms "red state" and "blue state" typically refer to states that are traditionally associated with the Republican Party (red state) and Democratic Party (blue state), respectively. These terms are commonly used in relation to U.S. presidential elections to indicate the political leaning of a state based on its electoral votes.


What is the area of Electoral district of Blue Mountains?

The area of Electoral district of Blue Mountains is 1,418 square kilometers.


Why do democracies outside of the US hate the Electoral College?

Some other countries (such as Italy, for example) have indirect election of the head of state or executive of government. The US' model is unique; it is as though the President were elected by the two houses of Congress (similar to Italy), but with "electors" selected specifically for this purpose. The complex method was designed by the founders of the Constitution to separate the election of the Presidency both from direct voting by the public, and from Congress--perhaps they could anticipate how the role has grown in magnitude over the years and wanted to reduce the chances that a demagogue could seize power. Nevertheless, their design was far from perfect and had to be changed substantially in 1800 after a disastrous, confusing result.


How does Maine's electoral voting work?

Maine and Nebraska are not 'Winner Takes All' States. They have chosen what they feel is a more direct and democratic process for Presidential elections. Win the state and with the current population and House Districts you may not receive the four electoral college votes because the two House Districts are separately tallied and one district may have voted for Candidate 'X' while the State elected Candidate 'Y'.Two of the Electoral Votes are given to the statewide winner and a single vote is granted for each congressional district. In states with a small population it probably doesn't shift the balance of power. But if other states with large populations and therefore a large number of electoral votes adapted this practice, elections might be closer and solid blue or solid red States would cease to exist.Someday a direct election may exist.


When was Blue Mountain College created?

Blue Mountain College was created in 1873.


Where is Blue Mountain College?

Blue Mountain College is located in the state of Mississippi.


Is blue mountain state a real college?

yes Blue Mountain State is not a real college. It was a television series; however Blue Mountain is a real college.


What are 3 key states that contributed to obama's win?

Undoubtedly, in the 2012 election, it was swing states that helped President Obama to gain the electoral votes he needed to win. Among the most important swing states that he won were Ohio and Florida, as well as a blue state that was supposed to be in play-- Pennsylvania.


Where is Blue Mountain College located?

Blue Mountain College is located in the state of Mississippi.