blue state

[ bloo steyt ]

noun

, U.S. Politics.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue state¹

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 Democratic candidate

Example Sentences

The outcome was the latest indication of a rightward shift in the reliably blue state, which saw a number of surprising results from the Nov. 5 election.

From Los Angeles Times

The high stakes of the congressional battle brought a rare level of attention to a reliably blue state.

From Los Angeles Times

The hope peddlers and hopium sellers took Trump’s blue state rallies as another sign that Kamala Harris’ victory was probable because she's spending her resources, time and energy mobilizing persuadable voters in the battleground states.

From Salon

The ultimate verdict will be issued on Election Day and beyond, but at this point, Trump’s blue state rallies — and his climactic Madison Square Garden rally in New York — may turn out to be an act of tactical and strategic genius.

From Salon

In military terms, Trump’s Madison Square Garden and other blue state rallies are an example of a raid.

From Salon