Swooping vote margins
Briefly

The New York Times' innovative use of swooping arrows visually represents vote swings for the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections, emphasizing shifts among demographic groups.
The arrows' color coding—blue for left shifts and red for right—creates a clear visual distinction that effectively communicates electoral trends over multiple election cycles.
By scaling these arrows according to electoral votes, the map enhances the understanding of how demographic changes impact election outcomes, making complex data more accessible.
This new visual strategy not only simplifies data representation but also engages readers, making it easier to grasp political shifts without delving into dense statistics.
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