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Conversely, safe Democratic states include California, New York, and Illinois, among others. These solidly blue areas have consistently supported Democratic candidates, reinforcing their political stability.
Likely States
Arizona emerges as a likely Republican state, with a traction gap that may narrow or widen based on campaign performance. New Mexico and Virginia, on the other hand, are marked as likely Democratic states, though they too could be influenced by candidate strategies and presidential performance leading up to the election.