- Swing state in U.S. elections stands for states where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, making it a key battleground that could “swing” the outcome of an election.
- States that can “swing” between voting for either the Democratic or Republican party
- A politically competitive state
- A battleground state
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Etymology & Origin of swing state
The term "swing state" emerged in the early 20th century as U.S. presidential elections became more focused on states with competitive voter bases.