Do your states’ votes reflect the overall results of the presidential race (did the winner also win your states)? Is there anything you can say about either one of your states as a “Measuring Stick” for knowing who voted in your state and being able to predict who will win elections?

Question

for new jersey and Mississippi

Answer 1

In the 2020 presidential election, the state of New Jersey overwhelmingly voted for Joe Biden, who ultimately won the election. Mississippi, on the other hand, went to Donald Trump. Therefore, in this particular election, New Jersey's votes aligned with the overall results, while Mississippi's did not.

One thing that can be said about New Jersey as a measuring stick for predicting election outcomes is that it is a traditionally Democratic-leaning state. It has consistently voted for Democratic presidential candidates in recent elections, making it a reliable indicator of overall trends in national elections.

On the other hand, Mississippi is a traditionally Republican-leaning state, and its votes in the 2020 election reflect this pattern. Therefore, it can also be used as a measuring stick for predicting election outcomes in terms of Republican candidate support.