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I believe each individual network calls them at their own discretion. It's not an official "call" by the government or anything. As to why so early, they have
by positr0n 10y ago
I believe each individual network calls them at their own discretion. It's not an official "call" by the government or anything.
As to why so early, they have enough confidence in exit polls and other previous polls to say that, for example, Hillary is not going to win Oklahoma.
- shostack 10y agoIs there any research on this news impacting voter participation? Ie if they feel their party is losing do they throw in the towel even though they still might have had a chance?
- mattnumbe 10y agoI also feel like that would be the case, but they usually call it after the polls have closed in that state.
- Natsu 10y agoCalling the election early was certainly blamed for the results back in 2000.
- positr0n 10y agoI have never seen a state called for a candidate until after the polls have closed. Probably for that reason.
- cstejerean 10y agoSure, it won't impact the election in that state because it's polls are closed. But in theory it could affect the election on the west coast were polls are still open.
- protomyth 10y agoLooks like record turnout tonight, so in theory yes but probably not tonight. Plus, a lot of down ticket contests keep people interested.