Because a higher percentage of voters who request mail-in ballots are Democrats, there is the potential for what is referred to as a "red mirage" or "blue shift." A red mirage describes a ...

The term “red mirage” refers to disproportionately-high numbers of Republican votes cast and tallied on Election Day. It’s accompanied by a “blue shift,” where the count sways toward ...

As polls close across the U.S. and votes are counted the evening of Nov. 5, initial results may not be the best indicator of ...