For years we have heard about "red states" and "blue states," so this must have been a thing since America established a two-party system...right? Simply put, no. The designation of colors for ...

It's hard to say whether blue and red really go together well. It’s a divisive question in the world of color theory. While these two hues aren’t traditional complements (in strict color-wheel terms, ...

CNN’s coverage of the 1980 US presidential election, broadcast just five months after the network’s launch, featured the analog predecessor of its now-essential election night prop: the “Magic Wall” ...

During the weeklong Election Day, The New York Times electoral map was permanently open as a tab on my computer. I stared and refreshed. Eventually, the white-outlined states turned to gray as votes ...