Who Always Picks the Winner?

Bellwether counties are often demographically representative of the broader nation, featuring a mix of urban and rural areas, diverse economies, and balanced partisan makeup. They tend to be swing counties where elections are closely contested.

However, it's important to note that past performance doesn't guarantee future predictive power. Many formerly reliable bellwethers have broken their streaks in recent elections as political realignments have reshaped the electoral map.