Published Nov 4, 2020

Extremely Close Elections

Gary Arndt delves into the fascinating world of extremely close elections, examining historical examples and the mathematics behind them, while highlighting the pivotal impact of every vote and exploring the diverse ways deadlocked outcomes are resolved in democracies.

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Ties That Bind

Close Elections

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Impact of Vote Sizes

Tied Elections

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Impact of Vote SizesGary Arndt explores the fascinating mathematics and historical examples of extremely close elections. He highlights how rare yet possible these occurrences are, emphasizing the impact of voting population size on election outcomes.

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Tied ElectionsExtremely close elections, sometimes resulting in ties, showcase the fascinating ways democracies handle such rare occurrences. Gary Arndt explores notable examples and the diverse methods used to resolve these electoral deadlocks.

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Historic Close ElectionsGary Arndt explores the fascinating world of extremely close elections, where outcomes hinge on the slimmest of margins. From US congressional races to international contests, these elections reveal the unpredictable and impactful nature of every single vote.

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