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...
Since 1992, Maine’s votes in presidential elections have gone to Democratic candidates. Nonetheless, the state was among the states that challenged the Affordable Care Act and chose not to expand Medicaid. Enrollment through the Years Like most states, Maine uses the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Residents in The Beehive State work in a variety of industries, including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and petroleum production. Approximately 80 percent of Utahans live along the Wasatch Front, which is centered on the state capital in Salt Lake City. The...
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...
Wisconsin Badger State residents have cause to celebrate thanks to Wisconsin’s job outlook rank jumping from 49 to 23. Although Wisconsin spent most of its state life supporting the Republican party, the Democratic party started winning every election between 1988...
