Definition
Essentially synonymous with 'swing state,' a state where the presidential election is genuinely competitive. Where all the money goes, all the candidates visit, and everyone's votes actually matter.
Example Usage
Battleground states received 90% of campaign advertising spending, while safe states were largely ignored.
Origin
From the military metaphor of a 'battlefield' where the fighting actually happens.
Fun Fact
The list of battleground states shifts every election cycle as demographic changes alter political alignments.
Source: Electoral analysis and political campaign studies
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