US Presidential Elections 2024: The association of red with Republicans and blue with Democrats in the United States solidified during the 2000 presidential election, driven by media consistency during the Bush-Gore recount. This modern color symbolism, now deeply embedded in U.S. political identity, contrasts with international norms where red typically signifies left-wing parties. Historically, U.S. political color use was inconsistent, with the 2000 election marking a turning point in establishing today's widely recognized party colors.
