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1 NEWS US election explainer: How the terms red and blue state emerged in America, and why the president could lose the popular vote

November 4, 2020

1 NEWS details how the terms red state and blue state came about and why they’re associated with each party. (Source: Other)

Have you ever wondered how the terms red state and blue state came to into force in US politics?

Or why the next president may not have won the popular vote?

As we reach election day in a bitterly fought election campaign between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, let the 1 NEWS team guide you through America's electoral system. 

The 1 NEWS Special: US Election will be broadcast on TVNZ1 from 4pm to 8.30pm today, with a break for 1 NEWS at 6pm.

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