Republican president Abraham Lincoln hailed from Illinois, but these days, the state’s votes typically go to Democratic candidates. Chicago-area voters are particularly likely to support Democrats. Downstate voters often lean toward Republican candidates, but...
The Mid-Atlantic state of Delaware is the second smallest by area, divided into just three counties, fewer counties than even smaller Rhode Island has. Yet Delaware has the nation’s sixth-highest population density. The first state to ratify the Constitution...
Missouri has been something of a political marvel over the last century or so, managing to vote for every winning presidential candidate since 1904 with three exceptions, regardless of political affiliation. Despite its status as a bellwether state, Missouri has...
Although electoral votes in Michigan went to Democrats in all presidential elections from 1992 to 2012, the state participated in the lawsuit that challenged the Affordable Care Act. Despite this, they did opt to expand Medicaid according to ACA guidelines. Enrollment...
Hawkeye state farmers continue to struggle as crop prices have been falling by as much as 55 percent. The political climate in Iowa also suffers from uncertainty, with voters who had voted Democrat in every presidential race since 1988 choosing the Republican...
With its sugar-sand beaches, stunning volcanoes and warm tropical climate, the Aloha State’s economy is largely supported by tourism. Hawaii is the only state located in Oceania and is sometimes referred to as “the most liberal state in the country.” Its four...
Residents in The Equality State live in the 10th largest state by area and the lowest in population. Wyoming leans right and has traditionally supported Republican candidates for public office, particularly the presidency. Every presidential election, with the...
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....
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,...
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...
