The Hill looked “at voting trends and history in all 50 states to find the most secure Republican and Democratic strongholds, and which states appear up for grabs. Factoring into the analysis are votes for president in recent elections, the breakdown of congressional delegations, the parties of the past three governors and control of the state legislatures.”
Bottom line: Alabama is the most Republican, Washington is the most Democratic.
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