Red state

In the United States, a red state is a state in which 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 on maps.

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