Why Voters Moved + Iran War Factor, 60M Early Votes, What Happens Next | The Catch-Up

Описание: Why voters moved in the U.S. midterms, and what happens next, in 60 seconds. Exit-poll figures are attributed to the polls. This is an update to Ep013.

• Exit polls: voters named the economy as the top issue, at 39%, then the state of democracy, at 32%. Gas averaged $4.15 a gallon on Election Day, a record, according to AAA.
• The war: 74% said the Iran war was a crucial or major factor in their vote, and 62% said the U.S. made the wrong decision taking military action against Iran. President Trump said the war was "a part of it."
• Early vote: more than 60 million ballots were cast before Election Day, the most early votes in any midterm.
• The counts: Mississippi's counties certify by Nov 13, and Alaska's ranked-choice tally is Nov 18. Either race can be called sooner if the remaining ballots can't change the result.
• The calendar: government funding runs out Dec 11, the new Congress is sworn in Jan 3, and divided government runs until the 2028 election.

Number of the day: 60 million — early ballots, a midterm record (more than 60 million).

Every visual shows its source on screen. Results: The Associated Press (race calls), with a second outlet for each figure (see production notes).

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