Floods, severe weather could disrupt voter turnout on Election Day

Weather forecasters are tracking conditions for Election Day, with some areas of the country expected to experience weather that could affect voting. Rain is expected mid-week, but Election Day itself is forecast to be mostly dry during polling hours, with mild temperatures in the 70s to 80s. The question now is whether any remaining weather concerns will disrupt people's plans to vote.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 2d ago

Election Day weather: These maps track the stormy trouble spots

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SalonLeft· 2d ago

“Chaos” in the air: Five ways voting could be disrupted on Election Day

ProPublicaLean Left· 3d ago

“Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 3d ago

Election Day forecast: Will weather disrupt voting plans?

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 3d ago

Election Day forecast: Will weather disrupt voting plans?

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 3d ago

Sunny, unusually warm Election Day in Northeast Ohio before rain returns midweek

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Floods, severe weather could disrupt voter turnout on Election Day

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Floods, severe weather could disrupt voter turnout on Election Day

DC News NowCenter· 2d ago

Dry weather and plenty of sunshine for Election Day

DC News NowCenter· 2d ago

A warm Election Day, watching rain chances for Thursday

FOX 46 CharlotteCenter· 2d ago

Election Day Forecast: Perfect weather awaits voters across the Carolinas

Our Quad CitiesCenter· 2d ago

Wet and very warm Election Day

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Washington ExaminerRight· 2d ago

Where weather could complicate Election Day voting

AL.comLean Right· 2d ago

Alabama’s Election Day weather forecast: Will it rain at your polling place?

AL.comLean Right· 3d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Election Day forecast: Will weather disrupt voting plans?

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  1. Nov 2Only center coverage:Rain Returns For Mid-Week, But Election Day Mostly Dry During Polling Hours
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Floods, severe weather could disrupt voter turnout on Election Day

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