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Election Day Decisions, and Why the Count Could Take Awhile

Nov 5, 2024

As the nation heads to the polls, emotions run high with Trump and Harris delivering starkly different final messages. Voters share their last-minute sentiments, while eye-opening insights reveal the quirks of America’s polling places. The podcast also dives into the challenges of election night, including delays caused by mail-in ballots and the significance of abortion rights on this pivotal day. Plus, find out how astronauts cast their votes from space! It's a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation.

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Voter sentiments reveal a deep emotional connection to the election, with many feeling conflicted about their choices between Trump and Harris.

The rise of mail-in voting has complicated election results processing, creating significant delays and increasing uncertainty in close races.

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Voter Perspectives on Election Day

Voter sentiments are mixed and reflect a deep emotional connection to the election, with individuals expressing both support and reluctance regarding their choices. For instance, some voters feel compelled to support Donald Trump due to economic concerns like inflation and gas prices, while others are voting for Kamala Harris after thoughtful consideration. This internal conflict is evident as some express wish for a more civil political discourse, feeling frustrated with the polarized climate. The urgency of election day amplifies these emotions, as many voters remain undecided up until the moment they enter the polling place.

Election Day Anticipation and Voter Sentiments

3min

Understanding Election Night: Delays, Disinformation, and Unique Polling Places

5min

Plus, how astronauts vote from space.

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On Today’s Episode:

Election Live Updates: A Caustic and Turbulent Race Is in Voters’ Hands, by Adam Nagourney

A Grim Trump and an Upbeat Harris End the Race Hitting Opposite Notes, by Katie Rogers, Jonathan Weisman and Michael Gold

These Uncommitted Voters Finally Made Their Choice for President, by Jack Healy, Clyde McGrady, Eduardo Medina and Campbell Robertson

What We’ll Know and When We’ll Know It: A Guide to Election Night, by Nate Cohn

Where Voters Will Decide on Abortion in November, by Allison McCann and Amy Schoenfeld Walker

Inside Five of America’s Strangest Polling Places, by Helen I. Hwang