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Statistics About The Most Red States

The most red states in the United States tend to have higher percentages of white residents, lower levels of education, and greater rural populations compared to more politically diverse states.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the strong Republican leanings of various U.S. states based on statistical data from recent elections. From Wyoming’s overwhelming support for Donald Trump in 2020 to the consistent Republican victories in states like Mississippi and Nebraska, we delve into the political landscape of these “Red” states.

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"As of the 2020 Presidential Election, Wyoming is the most Republican state, with 70% of its voters opting for Donald Trump."

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"Oklahoma, Idaho, West Virginia, and North Dakota are also strong Republican states, each having given over 65% of their vote to Trump in the 2020 election."

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"Mississippi has consistently voted Republican since 1972 and is one of the most "Red" states in terms of Presidential elections."

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"In Alabama, which is traditionally a Republican state, 62.1% of votes went to Donald Trump in the 2020 election."

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"Of the top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022, two are Republican-held seats in traditionally "Red" states - Pat Toomey's seat in Pennsylvania and Richard Burr's seat in North Carolina."

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"Nebraska has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940, except for 1964."

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"As of 2020, eight of the top ten most Republican counties in the U.S. are located in Texas, reflecting its reputation as a solid "Red" state."

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"South Dakota has consistently voted Republican in Presidential elections since 1968."

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"Utah has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964, except for 1992."

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"Of the 31 Senate seats currently held by Republicans, seven are located in states that Trump won by more than 20 percentage points."

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"In the 2014 mid-term elections, 64% of white, non-college educated voters in Texas, a traditionally red state, voted Republican."

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"According to the 2020 presidential election results, 59 of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. counties are in states that Trump won and are considered Red States."

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"Out of the 50 U.S. states, 26 have both a Republican Governor and majority-Republican state legislature as of 2022."

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"The state of Alaska has voted Republican in every presidential election since it was first able to vote in 1960, with the exception of 1964."

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"In the 2020 election, 58% of the white women in Kentucky, a traditionally red state, voted for Donald Trump."

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"In the 2020 election, Missouri, a traditionally red state, voted 56.8% in favor of Donald Trump."

The statistics presented demonstrate a consistent trend of strong Republican support in various states across the U.S., particularly in traditionally “Red” states. States like Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, and Mississippi have shown enduring loyalty to the Republican Party in recent elections, with high percentages of votes going to Donald Trump. The data also highlight the ongoing Republican dominance in key states such as Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah, as well as the prevalence of Republican control at the gubernatorial and state legislative levels. The upcoming 2022 Senate races may bring about some shifts, but the overall picture painted by the statistics suggests a continued stronghold of Republican influence in numerous states.