red state

American  

[red steyt] / ˈrɛd ˌsteɪt /

noun

U.S. Politics.

1. a state of the U.S. that usually votes Republican.

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Etymology

Origin of red state

With reference to the color used on maps in televised coverage of the 2000 U.S. presidential election to show the states won by the Republican candidate

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• blue state vs. red state

Example Sentences

Others, such as Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Laura Kelly of Kansas, modeled a winning red state Democratic style, focusing on the economic challenges of their constituents.

From Salon

One of the things that we have to acknowledge, too, is that although we haven’t had the traditionally red state join us, sometimes people come to meetings and just listen in and share ideas.

From Barron's

One of the things that we have to acknowledge, too, is that although we haven’t had the traditionally red state join us, sometimes people come to meetings and just listen in and share ideas.

From Barron's

Brown gives them a name-brand candidate with a history of bipartisan accomplishment in a largely red state.

From Salon

The actors and creators are careful to say that “King of the Hill” has never been as political as some might ascribe to the show, despite it being set in a red state featuring a conservative-passing family.

From Los Angeles Times