What is swing state and what does swing state mean? Read about the definition and meaning of swing state

swing state

  1. 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.
  2. States that can “swing” between voting for either the Democratic or Republican party
  3. A politically competitive state
  4. A battleground state

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.

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