The United States map is traditionally split into “Red” and “Blue” states, where red states lean Republican and blue states lean Democratic. As of 2024, the political map is shaped by recent elections,

The designation of colors for specific parties, in this case, red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, is something that is so ingrained in the political arena it is hard to believe that it is actually something that started during the 2000 election. Before that, the color distinction would switch each presidential election cycle.

Political control of the Arizona Senate was on the ballot Tuesday. Six days of counting show Republicans likely to not only retain control of the 30-member chamber, but to possibly gain a seat . The Senate is currently split 16-14.

In North Carolina, Republicans managed to flip three congressional seats from Democrat to Republican. This success was partly due to redrawn district maps.

Republicans on Saturday were close to clinching control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

The GOP won control over the White House and Senate in last week’s election, but whether they will also control the House — creating a Republican trifecta — is unclear for now. As of Tuesday night, The Associated Press still hadn’t called about a dozen races,