2B: Politics by State! by COLLEEN KELLER https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e You will select two different states by picking some popsicle sticks. Once you have your state, create a post on that state that includes the following information: what political region that state is in, the governor and their party, how the state voted in the past 2 presidential elections, and the main issue that voters in that state care about. Then, adjust the color of your post to match the party that state voted for (red = republican, blue = democrat, purple = if they flip flopped). Use the example I created about Connecticut as a guide. en-us 2025-09-26 10:49:02 UTC 2025-10-01 01:06:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg Connecticut ckeller79 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3605673748 Connecticut is in the White Collar East Coast region of the United States. The governor is Ned Lamont, and he is a Democrat. In the past 2 presidential elections, CT has voted for the Democrats (Joe Biden in 2020, and Kamala Harris in 2024). A key issue that impacts CT voters is the cost of living.

]]> 2025-09-26 10:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3605673748 New Mexico brycesaavedra https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609395927 new Mexico is in the American heartland region of the united states. the governor is Michelle Lujan Grisham she is a democrat, in the past 2 elections New Mexico has voted for democrats (biden in 2020 and Kamala in 2024). a key issue that impacts voters is crime and public safety

]]> 2025-09-29 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609395927 Nebraska, USA jeffreyking3 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609395944 Nebraska is a state in the American heartland. It lies in the middle of America. Nebraskas governor is Jim Pillen and is a Republican. Nebraska in the last 2 elections has voted Republican. One main value Nebraskans have is farming.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609395944 Florida carolinevernali https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609396427 Florida is in the New South. The governor of Florida is Ron DeSantis (Republican). In 2020, and 2024 election, Florida voted for Trump both times. An issue Florida voted care about is inflation.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609396427 Georgia michaelfigueroa6 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397038 Georgia is in the New South region of the United States. The governor is Brian Kemp, and he is a Republican. In the past two elections GA has voted for both democrats and republicans (Joe Biden in 2020 and Donald Trump in 2024) A key issue that impacts GA votes inflation and cost of living

]]> 2025-09-29 14:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397038 Alabama landonhopkins1 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397305 New South, Dominant Party are the Republicans. The Governor is Kay Ivey who is a Republican, In both 2020 and 2024 majority of votes were for Trump

]]> 2025-09-29 14:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397305 Nevada sydneyricciardi https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397469 The political region is West Coast. The governor is Joe Lombardo who is apart of the Republican party. In 2020 the states majority voted for the Democratic party and in 2024 majority voted for the Republican Party. The main issue that voters in the state care about is economic issues.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609397469 West Virginia zayleekersey https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609398154 West Virginia is a part of the Blue Collar Midwest. In this region they don't have a dominant party, it varies based on the person/views they have. Their governor is Patrick Morrisey and he is a part of the Republican party. In the last two elections this state voted towards Republican. (Donald Trump in 2020 and 2024.) Some issues they care about are, job creation and workforce participation.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609398154 New Hampshire artionasimi https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609398465 New Hampshire is apart of the White Collar East Coast.


It is a Republican state with a republican governor, Kelly Ayotte


They care about the housing crisis.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609398465 Washington jaxsoneatsalot https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609401067 Washington is in the West Coast Democratic region. The governor is Bob Ferguson and he is a democrat. In 2024 Washington voted for Kamala Harris. In 2020 they voted for Joe Biden. The main issue the voters care about is economic issues like the high cost of living, with crime and homelessness.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609401067 Maryland carolinevernali https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609401302 Maryland is in the White Collar East Coast. Maryland's Governor is Wes Moore (democrat). In the 2020 election Maryland voted for Joe Biden, and in 2024 they voted for Kamala Harris. An issue Maryland voters care about is the price of housing.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609401302 Vermont dylandegumbia https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609402389 Vermont Is Democratic but they often switch between republican and Democratic because they have a Republican governor and before 2000's they often voted for a republican president but they have voted for a democratic president the last 9 elections.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609402389 California, USA jeffreyking3 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405146 California is a state in the West coast of the United States. It is the third biggest state in the country. Californias governor is Gavin Newsom who is a Democrat. In the last 2 elections California voted Democrat. A value Californians care about is climate change and helping the enviornment

]]> 2025-09-29 14:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405146 Iowa brycesaavedra https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405168 Iowa is in the blue collar Midwest region of the United states. The governor is Kim reynolds she is a republican. in the past 2 presidential elections Iowa has voted for Republicans (Trump in 2020 and 2024). The issues they care about it the american working class

]]> 2025-09-29 14:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405168 Ohio michaelfigueroa6 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405653 Ohio is in the Blue Collar Midwest region of the United States. The governor is Mike DeWine, and he is a Republican. In the past two elections OH has voted for republicans both in 2020 and 2024 (Donald Trump) A key issue that impacts OH votes is inflation and work.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609405653 Utah dominicpizzitola https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406118 Utah is in the American heartland region and the governor is Spencer cox he was elected in 2020 and was sworn in office in 2021 holding the republican party. one key issue in Utah is the expensive living cost

]]> 2025-09-29 14:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406118 Oregon landonhopkins1 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406431 West Coast, Dominant Party: Democrats. Governor is Tina Kotek who is a Democrat. In 2020 majority of votes were fore Biden and in 2024 majority of votes were for Harris

]]> 2025-09-29 14:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406431 Hawaii avamazzarell https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406992 Hawaii is in the west coast region of the United States. Josh Green is the governor for Hawaii and is apart of the democratic party. Hawaii has voted for the Democratic party in both 2020 and 2024. Some key issue Hawaiian voters look for is cost of living and climate change.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609406992 Montana zayleekersey https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609407852 Montana is a part of the American Heartland region and has a mainly Republican view. Their governor is Greg Gianforte and he is a Republican. In the last two elections they voted majority Republican for both. (Donald Trump in 2020 and 2024.) Montana mainly cares about inflation and cost of living.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609407852 Kentucky artionasimi https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609408553 Kentucky is apart of the Blue Collar Midwest.


Kentucky is a Republican state with a democratic governor, Andy Beshear.


Abortion is a heavily fought topic in this state.


They voted for Trump

]]> 2025-09-29 14:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609408553 Arizona amileesiegrist https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609408789 Arizona is in the American Heartland region of the United States. the governor Katie Hobbs, and she is a Democrat. In the past 2 presidential elections, Arizona had voted for the Democrats (Joe Biden in 2020, and Trump in 2024) A key issue that impacts Arizona voters is water supply and climate change

]]> 2025-09-29 14:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609408789 Wisconsin dylandegumbia https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609409622 Wisconsin changes between Republican and Democratic because the 2024 election was democratic and 2020 was a Republican vote; they often switch between each other and their governor is democratic.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609409622 Colorado shandiabenson https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609411461 Colorado is now a reliably Democratic blue state.Colorado is located in the Mountain West region of the United States. The governor of Colorado is Jared Polis, a Democrat.Colorado gained statehood in August 1876. After voting primarily Republican from 1920-2004, the state has voted with the Democrats in the last five presidential elections, including Kamala Harris's 11% margin in 2004. Economic concerns, including the high cost of living, housing, and inflation, are the main issues for voters in Colorado. Other major issues include healthcare costs, gun violence, and immigration. 

]]> 2025-09-29 14:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609411461 Maine jaxsoneatsalot https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609412266 Maine is in the White Collar East Coast Democratic region. Janet Mills is Maine´s governor and she is a democrat. They voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 and Joe Biden in 2020. The main issue that the voters in Maine care about is healthcare costs and access, the economy, and educational quality.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609412266 Mississippi dominicpizzitola https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609412697 Mississippi is located in the new south region and is a republican state the governor is Tate reeves he has been in office for two terms now a key issue of Mississippi is poverty and low wages

]]> 2025-09-29 14:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609412697 South Carolina sandrekacockburn https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609413680 South Carolina is in the New South political region, which is a Republican dominated area. The governor is Henry McMaster, who is a Republican. In the last 2 elections South Carolina voted for Trump in 2020 and 2024. One key issue that impacts voters is economic stability.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609413680 Louisiana sydneyricciardi https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609415014 Louisiana's political region is the New South. The governor is Jeff Landry and he is apart of the Republican Party. During the past two presidential elections, in 2020 and 2024 majority voted for the Republican party. The main issue they care about is crime and public safety.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609415014 Missouri shandiabenson https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609418828
As of September 2025, Missouri is in the Midwest political region, and its governor is Republican Mike Kehoe. 
In the last two presidential elections, Missouri continued its trend of voting Republican, with Donald Trump winning the state in both 2020 and 2024 by solid margins. The main issues that concerned Missouri voters in these elections were the economy, abortion, and other state ballot measures. 

]]> 2025-09-29 14:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609418828 Rhode Island amileesiegrist https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609421521 Rhode Island is in the White Collar East Coast region of the United States. The governor is Daniel Mckee, and he is Democrat. In the past 2 presidential elections, Rhode Island has voted for the Democrats (Joe Biden in 2020, and Kamala Harris in 2024). A key issue that impacts Rhode Island voter is Economy and Budget.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609421521 Arkansas avamazzarell https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609423143 Arkansas is in the new south region of the United States. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the governor and she's a republican. In the past 2 presidential elections Arkansas has voted for the Republican party. A key issue that the people of Arkansas look for while voting is the farm economy.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609423143 New York State sandrekacockburn https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609424969 New York is in the White Collar East Coast. Their governor is Kathy Hochul, who is a part of the Democratic party. In the last 2 elections New York voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024. One key issue that voters care about is cost of living and affordability.

]]> 2025-09-29 14:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609424969 Oklahoma tariqeason https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609481721 Oklahoma is in the new south region of the United States. the governor is Kevin Stitt and His administration has focused on issues such as education reform, reducing government spending, and promoting energy and business-friendly policies. In the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, Oklahoma voted overwhelmingly for the Republican candidates, Donald Trump, with 65.37% of the vote in 2020 and 66.16% in 2024

]]> 2025-09-29 15:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609481721 New Jersey tariqeason https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609485091 New Jersey is located in the Northeastern region of the United States. The current governor is Phil Murphy who is a Democrat serving his second term, which ends in January 2026. In the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, New Jersey voted Democratic, with Joe Biden receiving 57.3% of the vote in 2020 and Kamala Harris receiving 51.97% in 2024

]]> 2025-09-29 15:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3609485091 Minnesota https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3612277857 Minnesota is in the blue collar midwest region of the united states. The governor is Tim Walz and the dominant party is none, it varies. In the past two presidential elections Alaska has voted for kamala harris in 2024 and Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020. A key issue that impacts Alaska voters is center of manufacturing and natural resources.






]]> 2025-10-01 00:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3612277857 Alaska, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/k63gjnq8gzkjfz9e/wish/3612311404 Alaska is in the West Coast region of the United States. The governor is Mike Dunleavy, and he is a republican. In the past two presidential elections, Alaska has voted for Republican Donald trump 2024 and republican Donald trump in 2020. A key issue that impacts Alaska voters is the environment and climate change.

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