Here's a look at how red and blue became the colors of the election and why it changed to signify certain parties. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

It’s been called the “red mirage” or the “blue shift.” It’s the recent phenomenon by which an apparent Republican lead early after polls close on election night is erased by the ...

Here's a look at how red and blue became the colors of the election and why it changed to signify certain parties. America decides: See Tennessee's general election results ...

“Rosie is Red and Everybody is Blue” runs Tuesday, April 29 to May 18. For tickets and schedule information go to attherep.org Bob Goepfert is theater reviewer for the Troy Record.