Which Political Party Is Red
In the United States, the Republican Party is commonly associated with the color red. Since the 2000 election, major broadcast networks have used red for Republican-leaning states and blue for Democratic-leaning states.
Why Red Is Used for Republicans
Red became the default Republican color in media maps and election coverage. The assignment is informal and not part of the party's official branding, but it is now widely recognized in U.S. political reporting.
Red in Other Countries
In many other countries, red is linked to left-wing or social democratic parties. For example, the Labour Party in the United Kingdom and several socialist parties in Europe use red, which is the opposite of the U.S. convention.
For more on U.S. political color conventions, see United States political parties.
