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2012 Election: Very Close States
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This electoral map shows those states decided by 5% or less in popular vote in the 2012 election. Use it as a starting point to create and share your 2016 forecast.
Only 4 states met this criteria in 2012, the fewest since Ronald Reagan's landslide win in the 1984 election. Tightly contested states have been on the decline in recent elections due to increased regional polarization.
Only 4 states met this criteria in 2012, the fewest since Ronald Reagan's landslide win in the 1984 election. Tightly contested states have been on the decline in recent elections due to increased regional polarization.
The map at this URL was originally created for the 2016 election as a Trump vs. Clinton forecast. For an interactive map, choose one of the following:
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Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green to Resign from Congress July 20
July 6, 2025
He previously announced his intention to take a job in the private sector
Reps. Evans and Johnson to Leave House; Now 16 Retirements in 2026 Cycle
July 2, 2025
Both represent safe seats for the incumbent party; Johnson is running for South Dakota governor
Live Results: New York City Ranked Choice Tabulation
July 1, 2025
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Sen. Thom Tillis Will Not Seek Reelection Next Year
June 29, 2025
He had come under attack from Trump after voting "no" to advance the president's signature legislation
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon Not Seeking Reelection in 2026
June 28, 2025
A formal announcement will come Monday; Bacon was seen as among the more endangered Republicans next year
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