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Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states
Forecasters say rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms could dampen turnout in close Senate and governor races across the central U.S.
- A storm tracking through the central United States on Election Day could impact voter turnout for key races in the region, CNN Weather reported on Thursday.
- Studies have found that rainfall and active weather tend to suppress voter turnout, while sunshine has the opposite effect on election participation.
- Forecast models indicate Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas may contend with wet conditions, while Georgia, New Hampshire, Maine, and North Carolina remain likely dry.
- Exactly where the storm sets up remains a toss-up, with models showing vastly different outcomes for Michigan, ranging from widespread rain to nuisance showers.
- High temperatures across most of the eastern United States are forecast to be 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit above average, so voters will not need to bundle up.
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Storm conditions threaten to upend turnout in battleground states: report
A storm system is shaping up to move through the central United States on Election Day, and it could influence turnout in some of the region’s competitive races, CNN Weather reported on Thursday.Meteorologist Chris Dolce says forecasters are increasingly confident in widespread rain Tuesday from the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest down to the western Gulf Coast. Who gets hit hardest remains unclear, and more should be known by the weekend. For now…
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A damp storm will cross the center of the United States on the day of the intermediate elections and could influence electoral participation in key contests in the region.
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