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2020 Swing States: Will They Swing Again?
The Battle for the White House
The 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most closely contested in recent history. With the electoral college map evenly divided, a handful of swing states could determine the outcome. Here's a look at the key swing states to watch in 2020:
Florida
Florida is the most populous swing state, and it has been decided by a margin of less than 1% in the last three presidential elections. In 2016, Donald Trump won Florida by a margin of just 1.2%. The state has a large population of elderly voters, who tend to vote Republican, but it also has a growing population of Latino voters, who tend to vote Democratic.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is another key swing state that has been decided by a margin of less than 1% in the last three presidential elections. In 2016, Trump won Pennsylvania by a margin of just 0.7%. The state has a large population of white working-class voters, who tend to vote Republican, but it also has a large population of African American voters, who tend to vote Democratic.
Ohio
Ohio is a Rust Belt state that has been trending Republican in recent years. In 2016, Trump won Ohio by a margin of 8.1%. The state has a large population of white working-class voters, who tend to vote Republican, but it also has a growing population of Latino voters, who tend to vote Democratic.
Michigan
Michigan is a Rust Belt state that has been trending Democratic in recent years. In 2016, Trump won Michigan by a margin of just 0.2%. The state has a large population of white working-class voters, who tend to vote Republican, but it also has a large population of African American voters, who tend to vote Democratic.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a Rust Belt state that has been trending Democratic in recent years. In 2016, Trump won Wisconsin by a margin of just 0.7%. The state has a large population of white working-class voters, who tend to vote Republican, but it also has a large population of African American voters, who tend to vote Democratic.
These are just a few of the key swing states to watch in 2020. The outcome of the election could hinge on the results in these states.