Between early voting, mail-in voting, and a possible “red mirage,” there are a lot of questions about what *exactly* election night will look like.
We'll walk you through the things you need to know, but the biggest tip? Be patient! buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
We'll walk you through the things you need to know, but the biggest tip? Be patient! buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
If there’s a blowout, it’s possible a winner could be declared on Nov. 3. But because of differences in when absentee votes are counted in different states, especially in key states like Pennsylvania and Michigan, it could be days or weeks before an official call is made.
Those delays in counting absentee votes could create what’s been termed a “red mirage” where Trump appears to rack up a big lead because of in-person Election Day voting, but Biden could cut into it when mail votes are counted. buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
But that's not to say election night won't reveal anything. Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina — all important swing states — will begin counting mail in ballots before Election Day itself, which could lead to a clear outcome in those states on November 3.
Of those three states, Florida is the one to watch. If Biden wins there, it’s unlikely Trump will win the election. If Trump takes the sunshine state, his path to 270 opens up. buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
Another thing to keep in mind: sudden lead chances as votes are tallied in some states is something that happens in every election. The difference though is if counting votes is drawn out, those lead changes could be more visible. buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
There's also the possibility that legal challenges to vote tallies, how long ballots are counted, and other election issues could further delay results. One legal fight to watch: 31 states can reject ballots if a voter's signature doesn't match their records.
One thing is for sure. News outlets are taking a cautious approach to calling any races, knowing the huge number of mail-in votes could mean the determining a winner takes time. Don’t necessarily expect TV networks to get ahead of results. buzzfeednews.com/article/addyba…
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