The red and blue state map is one of the most recognisable symbols of American politics. While the colours appear simple, the voting patterns behind them reflect decades of demographic change, ...

For the past nearly four decades, Texas has been a solidly red state. Texas has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980, and there are many states just like it. For many years, a ...

After President Donald Trump’s unexpectedly competitive showings in big blue states around the country, Republicans emerged from the 2024 election expressing optimism about their prospects in places ...

One glimpse into the political mood came earlier this month in the primary for a May 5 special election to fill an open seat in the 35th Senate District. Democrats turned out roughly 26,000 voters; ...