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Shifting Political Landscapes: Analyzing Voter Registration Trends in Key States
In a surprising twist heading into the 2024 presidential election, voter registration trends in several key states are revealing a dramatic shift. Long-established political strongholds are crumbling, with Republicans gaining millions of voters at the expense of Democrats. States once considered deep blue are seeing an exodus of Democratic voters, and swing states are no longer as predictable as they once were. These numbers suggest a seismic change in the political landscape — one that could upend the electoral map in ways few anticipated.
Voter Registration Statistics
30 of 50 states collect political party membership as part of voter registration.
I’ve combed through these to analyze for trends. Below is a map showing which group has the largest number — Republican in red, Democrat in blue, and Independent in yellow. States in gray do not collect this data.
2020 Presidential Election
Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election in November 2020, with 306 to 232 electoral college votes. However…
