Hosting an election party? Check out our guide to the best Election Party Ideas to ensure your party is the night’s big winner, no matter what the election results!
We love a good election party!
Alain and I are both former journalists, so we watch every election with much anticipation. Hosting an election night party can be so much fun, no matter what your political party or political affiliation!
In this post, we’ve got lots of election party ideas. Including patriotic food ideas, party games and printables, and a special election night cocktail recipe.
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- Election party games and decor
- 🍽 Food and drink to serve
- 🇺🇸 Election party hosting tips and FAQs
- 🍸🥂Cocktail and wine pairings
- ❤️🤍💙 Election party recipes
- 🇺🇸 Best election night party food
- Red, White, and Blue Snacks
- Mixed Berry Galette
- 4th of July Fruit Pizza
- Red, White, and Blue "Campaign Trail" Mix
- The Easiest (And Most Delicious) Red, White, And Blue Puppy Chow Recipe
- Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Bark Recipe (Easy and Festive)
- Patriotic Party Drinks
- Blue Wave Cocktail recipe
- Champagne Jello Shots
- Watermelon Mimosas
- Champagne Floats
- Raspberry Mimosas
- Raspberry Bellini with Lime Brunch Cocktail
- Easy Party Appetizers
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Salt and Pepper Wings
- Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Charcuterie Cones
- Chicken Pesto Flatbread
- ❤️🤍💙 More red, white, and blue recipes
Election party games and decor
Party games are a fun way to keep everyone entertained throughout the night. Download these election party games and printables for free:
- Election bingo cards
- Election coloring map
- Election party circle printables
As for decor, go for the classic red, white, and blue theme. From tablecloths to plates, opt for decorations with American flags and red, white, and blue stars.
🍽 Food and drink to serve
So what do you serve at an Election Night Party? Patriotic party food in red, white, and blue, of course!
You’ll want to serve easy-to-eat finger foods and snacks. Consider a mix of savory items like sliders, nachos, and dips, along with sweet treats.
Here are three EASY, fast, no-bake election party treat recipes:
- Patriotic Puppy Chow
- Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
- “Campaign Trail” Mix (red, white, and blue trail mix)
You could also serve classic appetizers and main dishes, but give them fun political names:
🇺🇸 Election party hosting tips and FAQs
The number of guests depends on your space and how intimate you want the gathering to be. A smaller group allows for more meaningful discussions, while a larger crowd can add to the excitement. Aim for a number that you can comfortably accommodate with ample seating and viewing space.
For small side dishes, offer 2-3 sides per person. For snacks like chips and dips, have at least 1-2 servings per person.
Example: If you have 20 guests, plan for 40-60 servings of sides or snacks
Snacks like no-bake “campaign trail” mix, patriotic puppy chow, and red, white, and blue bark are great dishes you can make a day or even two days in advance.
🍸🥂Cocktail and wine pairings
We like to serve a signature cocktail, plus a selection of wines, at election parties.
For cocktails, keep the red, white, and blue theme going by serving a Blue Wave Cocktail at your patriotic party.
For wines, we like to start with Champagne or sparkling wine, move onto a white wine, then finish with a red wine.
Sparkling wine is always a good choice for an election party. Because no matter what the result, time with friends and family should be celebrated.
For those who prefer white wine, a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay is a fantastic option. These wines offer crisp, refreshing flavors that complement lighter fare and are a great contrast to the heavier reds.
A robust red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot pairs perfectly with hearty appetizers and snacks. Its rich flavors and full body make it a great choice for a celebratory night.
And don’t forget the mocktails! In the Blue Wave Cocktail recipe post, I’ve got an easy mocktail version too.
❤️🤍💙 Election party recipes
In this election night party food round-up, we’ve included a wide variety of dishes for you to choose from. These include:
- Easy Party Appetizers
- Finger Food Main Dishes
- Red, White, and Blue Snacks
- Red, White, and Blue Desserts
- Patriotic Party Drinks
🇺🇸 Best election night party food
Red, White, and Blue Snacks
This is an EASY red, white, and blue dessert that's perfect for election parties!
A fun, family-friendly dessert to show off your patriotism. It's delicious, too!
An easy no-bake recipe that you can whip up in minutes!
Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, gets the patriotic treatment with fun red, white, and blue ingredients. Perfect for putting out as a snack for election night!
Chocolate lovers of every political affiliation will love this red, white, and blue chocolate bark! It's a great make-ahead recipe!
Patriotic Party Drinks
Decidedly democrat-driven, this blue wave cocktail is great to serve guests who lean to the left of the US political spectrum. Although, it is so delicious it should be enjoyed by all!
Celebrate with these fun Champagne jello shots! Perfect little party cocktail bites.
The rich red hue of these mimosas makes them great to serve to the Republican guests, but the delicious flavor will surely be a crowd fave of all political parties!
Add red raspberry sherbet or blue bubblegum sorbet to sparkling wine to transform these Champagne floats into election party themed sips!
These mimosas fit right into your election party red, white, and blue theme!
Bellinis are fun for brunch, but also great to make for election night soirees. Blend up in batches to make them even easier to serve throughout the night.
Easy Party Appetizers
Bacon makes everything better! These little bites are perfect election party nibbles.
You can call these "West Wing" wings! Great finger food to keep your election party guests satisfied.
This is a great make-ahead appetizer that can be served warm or at room temperature.
Charcuterie cones are cute, portable, and easy to eat at parties! Perfectly portable as guests pace around awaiting election results.
This flatbread is easy to make and big on flavor. Slice into small squares for easy-to-eat election party bites.
❤️🤍💙 More red, white, and blue recipes
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