What Are Bellwether States?

Election bellwether counties in the United States are counties that vote in alignment with the country as a whole in United States presidential elections, so that the county votes for the candidate who ultimately wins the election.

Is Florida a bellwether state?

In national elections, Florida plays an important role as the largest bellwether state, occasionally determining the outcome of elections for U.S. President — as it did in 1876 and in 2000.

What was the closest US presidential election?

The 1960 presidential election was the closest election since 1916, and this closeness can be explained by a number of factors.

Alexander Ross

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