3B: Politics by State! 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. by STACY FERRETT https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy en-us 2025-09-29 23:07:56 UTC 2025-10-03 14:59:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Connecticut sferrett https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3610117326 CT is in the White Collar East Coast region of the USA. The Governor is Ned Lamont who is a Democrat. In the past 2 Presidential elections, CT has voted for the Democratic Candidate. (Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024). A key issue that impacts CT voters is the cost of living.

]]> 2025-09-29 23:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3610117326 Rhode Island, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613775081 rhode island is in the white collar east coast region. the governor is daniel mckee. rhode island voted democrat in the last 2 elections. some issues they care about are education and cost of living.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613775081 Vermont andrewvoronchak https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613775481 Vermont is in the white collar East Coast region of the USA. The governor is Phil Scott (Republican). In the past two elections they voted blue, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. They are most concerned with cost of living, and climate change.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613775481 Georgia https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613777040 Georgia is a conservative state in the New South region. The governor is Brian Kemp, and he is a member of the republic party. Georgia voted red for the past two elections. The main issues that people of Georgia care about include job security, stopping immigration, and wanting representation. Georgia is very against big government and big banks.


Briana Miron

]]> 2025-10-01 16:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613777040 Pennsylvania https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613777498 Pennsylvania is a part of the White Collar East Coast region of the USA. The governor is Josh Shapiro, who is a democrat. In the past 2 elections PA was a purple state who voted both Republican and Democratic (Joe Biden 2020) and (Donald Trump 2024). A key issue that impacts voters from Pennsylvania is workforce shortages, budget challenges, and funding for education.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613777498 New Hampshire https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778225 New Hampshire is a part of the New South region of the USA. In this region there are more Democrats than Republicans voted. Kelly Ayotte is the governor and was elected 83rd governor of New Hampshire which she is Republican. Republicans have expanded their majority in New Hampshire. Democratic presidents were both voted for by New Hampshire in 2020 and 2024, which flipped from the governor. Some issues that the New South region care about are educational policies and have liberal values.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778225 New York https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778328 New York's governor is Kathy Hochul, a Democrat. During the last two presidential elections, the Democrat candidate (Biden 2020, Harris 2024) won New York. The main issue that people in New York care about is affordability and long-term economic outlook.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778328 Nevada https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778992 Nevada is known for being a swing state in elections. For example, the state voted for the democratic candidate in 2016 and 2020, then voted Republican in 2024. Issues that influence the votes in Nevada are inflation and housing affordability. The Current governor is Joe Lombardo, who is a republican that took office in 2023.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613778992 New mexico https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780342 New mexico in the last 2 elections has gone to the democratic party it was first won by Joe Biden with 54.3% of the population and a second time by kamala Harris in 2024 by 51% of the population this is a very close swing state the main priorities of people in next mexico are healthcare and climate change

]]> 2025-10-01 16:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780342 Idaho https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780751 Idaho's political region is the American Heartland. Idaho's governor is Brad Little from the Republican party. In the last 2 presidential elections Idaho has voted for Donald Trump. The main issue that voters in the state care about are population growth, water rights, education, and the economy. -Mia Bilodeau

]]> 2025-10-01 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780751 Arizona, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780983 Arizona is in the American Heartland region of the USA. Katie Hobbs is the Governor of Arizona, she is a democrat. In the past 2 presidential elections, AZ has voted for the Democratic party in 2020 for Joe Biden and in 2024 AZ has voted for the Republican party for Donald Trump. A major issue in Arizona is the ongoing water crisis and potential impact on growth.


]]> 2025-10-01 16:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613780983 Colorado https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613781879 Colorado is a part of the American Heartland. Their governor is Jared Polis, and he is a part of the Democratic party. For the last two elections they voted for the Democratic party (Joe Biden in 2020, and Kamala Harris in 2024). The issues that voters primarily care about the high cost of living and the economy

]]> 2025-10-01 16:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613781879 Arkansas andrewvoronchak https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613782236 Arkansas is in the New South region of the USA. The governor is Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican). In the past two elections they voted red, Donald Trump. They are most concerned with is state of economy, education and social issues.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613782236 Virginia https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613782480 Virginia is part of the White Collar East Coast. The governor is Glenn Youngkin, and he is a member of the Republican Party. The past election, Virginia voted for Kamala Harris, and the presidential election before that one, they voted for Biden. The main issues that voters in Virginia care about are cost of living, threats to democracy, and education.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613782480 Minnesota, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783027 Minnesota is in the Midwest region and is led by Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat. The state has consistently voted for Democratic candidates in presidential elections. In the last 3 elections they supported Kamala Hariss in 2024, Joe Biden in 2020 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. They have not voted Republican since 1972. Key issues for voters in Minnesota include healthcare, education and labor rights. This shows they are a blue state. - Raelle Dominique

]]> 2025-10-01 16:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783027 Iowa https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783881 Iowa is in the Blue Collar Midwest region of the U.S. The governor is Republican Kim Reynolds. In the past two elections this state voted red/republican Main issues voters care about include the economy (inflation, cost of living, wages) and immigration (border security).

]]> 2025-10-01 16:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783881 Tennessee davidtaylor4 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783891 Tennessee is located in the new south region of the USA. The governor of Tennessee is Bill Lee (Republic Party). In the past two presidential elections Tennessee has voted for Donald trump both times. the biggest issue for the people who live in Tennessee is the economy

]]> 2025-10-01 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613783891 Illinois, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613785038 Illinois is in the blue collar midwest region. their governor is JB Pritzker. they voted for democrats in the last 2 elections. voters in Illinois care about economic issues like taxation and cost of living, and also public safety

]]> 2025-10-01 16:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613785038 Wyoming, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786279 Wyoming is in the American heartland region of the United States. Their governors name is Mark Gordon, who is a republican. In the most recent election Wyoming overall voted for the Republican party. In 2020 Wyoming also voted Republican. Their main issues they care about is US farming, representation for the common man and going against big federal power.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786279 Oregon https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786361 Oregon is a Democratic state, voting for every Democratic presidential nominee since 1988. The governor of Oregon is Tina Kotek, who took office in 2023. Some main issues that votes care about are housing shortage and wildfire prevention.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786361 Massachusetts isabellavinci https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786832 Massachusetts is in the White Collar East Coast. The governor of the state is Maura Healey, she is a democrat. In the 2020 Election, Massachusetts' vote was for Joe Biden. Then in the 2024 Election, Kamala Harris had the popular vote. Massachusetts voters main concerns are inflation, immigration, taxes and transportation.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613786832 North Carolina https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613787464 North Carolina is located in the Blue Collar region in the Midwest. Josh Stein is the governor and he is a democrat. In the past 2 presidential elections North Carolina voted for Donald Trump.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613787464 North Dakota, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789061 North Dakota is in the American Heartland region of the USA. The Governor is Kelly Armstrong who is a republican. In the past 2 presidential elections ND voted Republican Donald Trump. A key issue in ND is navigating and challenging the agricultural economy.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789061 Maine https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789411 Maine is apart of the White Collar East Coast. Maines state governor is Janet Mils who is apart of the democratic party. over the last two years democrats have won in Maine, but it is a swing state because even though democrats won the popular vote, the states electoral votes were split. The main issues that voters in Maine care is the economy.


Isabella Carbone

]]> 2025-10-01 16:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789411 Washington https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789712 Washington state is in the West Coast region of the United States. The governor is Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, who has been in office since 2025. Washington has not voted for a Republican president since 1984, when they elected Ronald Reagan. They have elected Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024, both Democrats. An issue affecting Washington voters is crime.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789712 New Jersey https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789872 New Jersey's political region is the White Collar East Coast. The governor is Phil Murphy from the Democratic Party. New Jersey has voted for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the last 2 presidential elections. The main issue that the voters in the state care about are cost of living and taxes, environment, education, climate change, ethics, and crime. -Mia Bilodeau

]]> 2025-10-01 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789872 Maryland https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789989 Maryland is a part of the White Collar East Coast political region. Maryland's governor is Wes Moore who is a democrat. For the last 2 elections MD has voted Liberal (Joe Biden 2020) and (Kamala Harris 2024). Key issues that affect Maryland voters is healthcare and affordable housing.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613789989 Kentucky https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613791949 Kentucky is part of the Blue Collar Midwest. Kentucky's governor is Andy Beshear, and he is part of the Democratic Party. They have voted for Trump in the past 2 presidential elections. Kentucky voters main issues are economic stability, jobs and the cost of living, and concerns about election security and voting access.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613791949 Alabama https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792037 The governor of Alabama is Kay Ivey, who is a member of the Republican Party. Alabama voted Republican for both of the most recent presidential elections (Trump, 2020 & 2024). Alabama cares mainly about healthcare access and cost.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792037 Missouri https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792556 Missouri is in the Blue Collar Midwest region of the U.S. The governor is Republican Mike Kehoe. In the past two elections this state voted red/republican for Donald Trump. Main issues voters care about include abortion, wages, and education.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792556 South Carolina davidtaylor4 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792812 South Carolina is in the new south region of the USA. Their governor is Henry McMaster (Republican Party). in the past two presidential elections the state has voted for donald trump as the majority in both elections. one of the largest issues people in south carolina care about is the rapid population growth.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792812 Kansas, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792975 Kansas is mostly a Republican state in presidential elections, with Donald Trump winning its elections vote in 2024 and in 2020 also voting for Donald Trump. The state is currently led by Govenor Laura Kelly a Democrat who has been in office since 2019, but the majority of the state votes republican. Keyn political issues in Kansas are normally about taxes, education funding and agriculture. SInce they won Republican both years, this makes them a Republican state. -Raelle Dominique

]]> 2025-10-01 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613792975 Nebraska https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613793194 Nebraska is leaning mostly twords republican, with their governor being also republican. And also has voted for trump in the past three elections. Nebraska voters care alot about the economy, abortion laws, and taxes.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613793194 Montana https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613793500 Montana is a part of the American Heartland region. Their governor is Greg Gianforte, who is a member of the Republican party. For the last two elections they've voted for the Republican party (Donald Trump for both 2020 and 2024). The issues voters care about are affordable housing, infrastructure, and second amendment rights.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613793500 Delaware, USA https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613794413 Delaware is apart of the white collar east coast region. Their governor is Matt Meyer of the Democratic party. In 2020 Joe Biden won the majority vote in the state. In 2024 Kamala Harris won over the state. The main issues that they care about is education and politics.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613794413 Texas isabellavinci https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613795127 Texas is in the New South. The governor of Texas is Greg Abbott, a republican. In the 2020 Election, the popular vote was for Donald Trump. Also, the popular vote in 2024 was yet again Donald Trump. Voters in this state mainly care about immigration and border control, the economy and the cost of living.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613795127 Utah https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613795355 Utah is located in the American Heartland region. Spencer Cox is the governor of Utah and he is a republican. In previous political elections Utah has voted for Donald Trump.

]]> 2025-10-01 16:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613795355 Wisconsin https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613916614 Wisconsin is in the Blue Collar Midwest region. The governor for this state is Tony Evers and he is apart of the Democratic Party. Wisconsin is a swing state because it has had both democratic and republic candidates in the previous elections. Republicans won the 2023 election and democrats won the 2020 election. The main issue in this state is economics.

]]> 2025-10-01 18:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3613916614 Oklahoma https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614064771 Oklahoma is in the American Heartland region of the United States. The governor is Kevin Stitt, a Republican, who has been in office since 2019. Oklahoma has not voted for a Democrat president since 1948, when they elected Harry Truman. They have elected Donald Trump in 2020 and in 2024, both Democrats. An issue affecting Oklahoma voters is the quality of education.

]]> 2025-10-01 20:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614064771 South Dakota, USA luciaperez25 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614118267 SD is in the American Heartland region of the US. The Governor is Larry Rhoden who is a Republican. In the past 2 Presidential elections, SD has voted for the Republican Candidate. (Donald Trump in both elections). A key issue that impacts SD voters is reforming unemployment insurance to move people back to work.


]]> 2025-10-01 21:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614118267 Hawaii, USA luciaperez25 https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614130165 HI is in the West Coast region of the US. The Governor is Josh Green who is a Democrat. In the past 2 Presidential elections, HI has voted for the Democratic Candidate. (Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024). The key issue that impacts HI voters is the cost of living.

]]> 2025-10-01 21:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3614130165 Florida https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3615689041 Florida is a Republican state with the governor Ron Desanties, who is also a Republican. The state has voted Republican in the past two elections and they mostly care about, global warming, climate change and the economic state of the state.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3615689041 Louisiana brianamiron https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3615892458 Louisiana is located in the New South area, and is governed by Jeff Landry. Louisiana voted Republican for the past two elections. Main points that the people of Louisiana care about include job security, stopping immigration into the U.S., and wanting representation. Louisiana is highly against big forms of government and big banks.

]]> 2025-10-02 19:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3615892458 Michigan https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3616043924 Michigan is part of the Blue Collar Midwest region of the USA. The votes here vary for their dominant party. Some voted for Obama and some did for Trump, very different. Gretchen Whitmer is the governor of Michigan, democratic party. Michigan votes for president in 2020 was democratic but then in 2024, republican. The votes were very close and did vary. The voters in Michigan care about concentrations of working class Americans and education.

]]> 2025-10-02 23:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3616043924 California https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3617019499 in california in the last 2 elections the state has voted democrat the first in 2020 were trump lost to Joe Biden in the state and in 2024 were trump didn't win the state the democratic nominee won it her name is kamala harris and as of now there is a democrat governor his name is gavin newsom

]]> 2025-10-03 14:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/southingtonschools/yv0jvz7bfny8alvy/wish/3617019499