How did the swing states swing?
Map data as of 10:30 am on 11/11/2024
Critical Analysis
Find answers to the following questions using the visual above, any links below, your big brain, and your knowledge of American government and politics:
According to the data from the map above, as of November 6, how many votes had the electoral victor secured?
According to the data from the map above, as of November 6 how many states still had not been called for one side or the other?
According to the data from the map above, as of November 6 how many states still had flipped (i.e., voted for one party in 2020 and then for the other in 2024)?
According to the data from the map above, as of November 6 how many of the seven swing states (Wisconsin,Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada had Trump won?
According to the data from the map above, what region of the country was the strongest for the Democratic party?
According to the data from the map above, how many states can split their electoral votes between candidates?
In the 2024 election, White voters made up 71% of the electorate. Which candidate did White voters prefer?
In general, why do you think Trump won?
What do you think will be the biggest consequence of the Trump victory?
What other information would you need to determine whether Trump would face divided government in his next term?
Write and Discuss
Take ten minutes to write about the question at the top of the page and then discuss with your classmates.
Act on your Learning
Contact Donald Trump on X at @realDonaldTrump and let him know how you think he should lead the country.
Get Creative
If you were Donald Trump and you wanted to go on a victory tour what states would you visit first?
