Red state

A red state is a state that where a simple majority has voted for the Republican candidate in a presidential election. The term comes from the habit of news networks coloring Republican states red.

Voters in red states are considered generally more conservative as a whole than voters in other states. Red states are generally noted for a commitment to conservative Christian morality, pro-life, family values, and a desire to reduce the tax burden. Red states are generally in the southern and midwestern United States.

See Also:

• Blue State