Politics

California vs New York: Swing State / Battleground

California and New York were both outside the core 2024 battleground map.

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California
CA · West
Not a battleground
Whether the state was part of the core 2024 battleground map.
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New York
NY · Northeast
Not a battleground
Whether the state was part of the core 2024 battleground map.
California
Not a battleground
New York
Not a battleground

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California vs New York Swing State / Battleground — common questions

QWhat is California's swing state / battleground?

California's swing state / battleground is Not a battleground.

QWhat is New York's swing state / battleground?

New York's swing state / battleground is Not a battleground.

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Data source and freshness

Primary source
Federal Election Commission — 2024 Presidential Election Results
Data period
2024 general election
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Political labels are derived from the statewide presidential result and battleground classification.