The Silver State has faced the worst growth of household income for the past five years. One of only two states founded during the Civil War, Nevada is a hotly contested battleground state. In the 2016 presidential election, the Democratic candidate narrowly won its...
Known for its rich Southern history, South Carolina was the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and the first state to secede from the Union during the Civil War. Today, South Carolina features a mix of bustling city centers, beautiful greenery and stunning...
Home to multiple national parks and monuments, South Dakota has benefited from a growing tourism industry. South Dakota is the 17th most expansive state, but it’s also the fifth least populated. The Mount Rushmore State also enjoys fertile soil and vast grasslands,...
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of only four official commonwealths in the U.S., was America’s 15th state. The Bluegrass State boasts many natural wonders, including the world’s longest cave system. Historically, the Republican and Democratic parties have been...
West Virginia struggles with both economic health and population growth. Although the state has leaned Republican since the 2000 presidential election, it did not join in the Supreme Court case against the Affordable Care Act; in fact, it didn’t take a stance at all....
The Granite State, America’s fifth-smallest state by area, distinguishes itself on the national political stage in 2017 by having two female senators and two female representatives in the lower chamber. All four of these legislators belong to the Democratic party. New...
America’s fourth-smallest state in area but its most densely populated, New Jersey is ethnically and linguistically diverse. Only about 69 percent of New Jerseyans use English as a primary language. New Jersey is traditionally a Republican state. However, the social...
One of the original 13 colonies and home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Pennsylvania has a rich history to match its vast national forests and farmland. Once a Republican-leaning state, Pennsylvania has recently become competitive during national...
The Commonwealth of Virginia, nicknamed Old Dominion, was the 10th of the original 13 colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It’s also the birth state of eight presidents. At the time of the Civil War, Virginia was heavily Democratic. Over time, the party...
The second largest state in the United States in both area and population, Texas boasts diverse landscapes and a unique cultural history. The Democratic Party dominated Texas politics until the 1990s, when the Republican Party became more prominent. Texas did not...
