Blue Wave
Sweeping victories for Democrats
Example
The blue wave caught me by surprise
Me too. But it makes sense with people being exhausted by Trump's antics
Blue wave definition by Slang.net
This page explains what the slang term "Blue wave" means. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the Slang.net team.
We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one, please let us know!
Can you survive our Dungeons & Dragons slang quiz?
A blue wave is a political term for when Democrats earn sweeping victories during an election. The "blue" comes from the Democrats' primary color and is the opposite of red wave, which is when Republicans win many positions in an election.
You will most likely see political pundits use blue wave. For example, they may write articles or appear on 24/7 news segments predicting or discussing a blue wave.
Blue wave typically describes victories on a national scale, like when Democrats flip seats in the U.S. Senate. However, blue wave may also refer to elections on the local level, like when voters elect Democratic state senators and representatives.
What causes a blue wave?
Each election is unique, making it hard to predict when a blue wave might occur. Different factors include the economy, handling of a pandemic, environment, human rights, family values, crime, religion, and immigration. But, typically, the most significant factor is dissatisfaction with the country's direction when Republicans hold power in the White House, Senate, and (or) House of Representatives.