Compared to constantly seeing the “winner takes all” election result maps, I think this type of map is a good reminder that a strong diversity of opinion exists in most states.
I really like the maps that also indicate population, like this dot density map:
Right, because land doesn’t vote; citizens do.
Let me introduce you to the US Senate.
That split right down the middle is quite satisfying.
In case you aren’t American, that line is the Great Plains. It’s basically the dividing line between where it historically gets enough rain to farm, and where it’s dry enough that farming gives way to ranching.
Interesting! Which side is which?
The right side is where people farm and the left is more ranching. Obviously, there’s farms everywhere, but out west, it has to be irrigated, which can only be done cost effectively in certain locations.
If you know where to look, you can even make out rivers. The Platte river crosses the great plains to Denver (the big blue area).
Washington isn’t purple. Washington is two States split in half by the Cascade mountains. It’s all blue on the West side, and all red on the East side.
As someone on the east side, it hurts. I know Washington state was the only state to go more blue this election, but I’m sure the part that wants to become Super Idaho did their best (worst?) to change that.
this is a terrible infographic
Ranked Choice, please!
This is literally the best thing that could happen to our democracy, in my opinion. Unfortunately it requires the 2 major parties to agree to give up some of their influence, so…
You could adjust the alpha to population density.
I thought Texas was extremely red what?!?!
Texas is gerrymandered to hell which means their reps and state legislature are very Republican. But it’s purple enough people recently frequently hope they can flip a Senate seat there.
Where’s the data from?
I believe this is the source of the image:
