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Beware of Election Night Mirages

Early race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.”

By Christine Zhang, Laura Bult, Brian Oh and Stephanie Swart

October 30, 2026

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