Episode 644: Close Races, New Rules, Mail-in Ballots and Election Deniers Mean Election Night is Not Likely to Be Results Night

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 5, 2024
Close Races, New Rules, Mail-in Ballots and Election Deniers Mean Election Night is Not Likely to Be Results Night
Election night is unlikely to be “results night”. Irresponsible candidates may exploit an extended time to declare a winner and say there’s something illicit about the process. In fact, it’s our patriotic friends and neighbors who serve as poll workers, taking the time needed to get it right.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Reuters - Explainer: Why we may not know the winner of the US presidential election on Nov. 5

538.com - When Will We Know 2024 Election Results?
The Hill - When will we know the results of the presidential election?
CNN - How news outlets are bracing for an election night cliffhanger
Washington State Standard - Final results may lag in deadlocked presidential contest, anxious election officials warn
Protect Democracy - The 2024 Vote Count: What to Expect

Groups Taking Action:
Protect Democracy, Common Cause, Election Official Legal Defense Fund, Public Citizen

Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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