Vote Smarter 2020: What Does 'Precincts Reporting' Mean?

Vote Smarter 2020: What Does 'Precincts Reporting' Mean?

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Social Studies

University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of precincts reporting and its diminishing relevance due to the rise in mail-in voting. It highlights the variability in state reporting systems, where some states may report 100% precincts while still counting mail-in ballots. The focus is on understanding the total ballots cast and counted to interpret election results accurately. The tutorial uses a legislative contest example to illustrate how vote margins can determine election outcomes. It concludes with a prediction of increased reporting on expected vote shares rather than precincts reporting.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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