FiveThirtyEight Politics Your Post-Election Questions, Answered
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Dec 5, 2024 
Join Mary Radcliffe, a senior researcher on political psychology, alongside Nathaniel Rakich and Jeffrey Skelly, both senior elections analysts specializing in voter behavior and election trends. They dive into why Democratic turnout dipped and explore the tangled dynamics in North Carolina's voting patterns. Expect a vibrant discussion on bandwagoning behavior, the impact of misinformation, and the complexities of polling data. These experts dissect what's shaping the 2024 electoral landscape with engaging insights and data-driven analysis.
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North Carolina Ticket Splitting
- Ticket splitting in North Carolina is a long-standing trend.
- Democrats performed well in down-ballot races due to a flawed Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Ticket Splitting Trends
- Ticket splitting did not decline further in the 2024 election.
- It either remained steady or slightly increased, defying the recent trend.
Vote Shifts
- Kamala Harris received fewer votes than Joe Biden in 2020, while Trump gained votes.
- However, this shift is more nuanced in swing states, where turnout increased.