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Why does Washington D.C. have so few Republican residents?
10 May 2023

Why does Washington D.C. have so few Republican residents?

As a blogger, I've been wondering why Washington D.C. has so few Republican residents. One theory is that the city's large population of government workers may lean liberal due to their belief in a more active government role in society. Additionally, the city's demographics, with a significant Black community and young professionals, tend to be more Democratic. Urban areas, in general, tend to lean liberal, so it's not surprising that D.C. follows this trend. Lastly, the city's strong Democratic history has likely contributed to the lack of Republican residents in Washington D.C.

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