# 2018 Election Day Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [November 6, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079 "2018-11-06T15:43:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 35
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/682 "2018-11-18T19:21:50Z")
Chuck Todd pointed out this AM on _Meet the Press_ that there is now only 1 Congressional district that touches the Pacific Ocean\* that is Republican. Just 1 district, and it’s in Washington state. \*He only talked about CA-OR-WA, leaving out HI and AK. HI is all (2) Democratic and AK is all (1) Republican. ---
**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/683 "2018-11-18T20:19:02Z")
Likewise, there is only one Republican district (TX-23) on the border with Mexico. (Proof to some, I’m sure, of people sneaking across the border to vote.) ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/684 "2018-11-18T21:17:07Z")
> [@jasg](#): > > Likewise, there is only one Republican district (TX-23) on the border with Mexico. (Proof to some, I’m sure, of people sneaking across the border to vote.) NM-02 is Republican. CA-50 is Republican. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/685 "2018-11-18T21:29:48Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Chuck Todd pointed out this AM on _Meet the Press_ that there is now only 1 Congressional district that touches the Pacific Ocean\* that is Republican. … Chuck must be aware that this is an observation that could launch a thousand conspiracy theories. (And I bet they forget to account for Alaska…) ---
**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/686 "2018-11-18T22:02:10Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > NM-02 is Republican. > CA-50 is Republican. Are you sure? I was using this [map](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-house-elections.html). Is it wrong? CA-50 does not appear to be on the border and NM-2 is blue. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/687 "2018-11-18T22:27:15Z")
> [@jasg](#): > > Are you sure? > > I was using this [map](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-house-elections.html). Is it wrong? CA-50 does not appear to be on the border and NM-2 is blue. The 270towin site agrees that CA-50 ends a bit short of the Mexican border, and everything I’ve read suggests that all three NM House races went to the Democrats. **Rick Kitchen** , what’s your source? ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/688 "2018-11-19T04:34:29Z")
> [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](#): > > The 270towin site agrees that CA-50 ends a bit short of the Mexican border, and everything I’ve read suggests that all three NM House races went to the Democrats. **Rick Kitchen** , what’s your source? I was looking at Wikipedia. Let me double check. NM-02 is the entire southern half of the state, represented by Republican Steve Pearce. And you’re right, CA-50 doesn’t touch the border. The map I was looking at wasn’t detailed enough. Sorry about that. Hm. Ballotpedia says Pearce lost. Wikipedia says he won. So my source was wrong. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/689 "2018-11-19T04:47:14Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > I was looking at Wikipedia. Let me double check. > NM-02 is the entire southern half of the state, represented by Republican Steve Pearce. > > And you’re right, CA-50 doesn’t touch the border. The map I was looking at wasn’t detailed enough. Sorry about that. > > Hm. Ballotpedia says Pearce lost. Wikipedia says he won. So my source was wrong. Sorry. No problem–thanks for checking. Ah, I bet I see the issue…about NM-02 anyway. Pearce IS currently the representative and will remain so till early january, and I bet that’s what wiki was talking about. Pearce did not win NM-02 and couldn’t have, because he did not run–he was running for governor instead (unsuccessfully). ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/690 "2018-11-19T10:00:49Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Hm. Ballotpedia says Pearce lost. Wikipedia says he won. So my source was wrong. Sorry. [Wikipedia says he lost too.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2018#New_Mexico) It’s said that for at least a couple of days now. I’m guessing you left a window or tab open without refreshing it; happens to all of us. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/691 "2018-11-19T11:46:06Z")
> [@jasg](#): > > Likewise, there is only one Republican district (TX-23) on the border with Mexico. (Proof to some, I’m sure, of people sneaking across the border to vote.) Vote. Run out to car trunk and swap sombrero for beret. Vote again. I’ve heard that’s how it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/692 "2018-11-19T16:43:44Z")
Those silly pollworkers never recognize me when I come back and vote a second time in a Welsh hat. > **[Welsh hat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_hat)** > > The Welsh hat (Welsh: Het Gymreig) worn by women as part of Welsh national costume is a tall hat, similar to a top hat, or the capotain. It is still worn by Welsh folk-dance women, and schoolgirls, in Wales on St David's Day, but rarely on other occasions. > Two main shapes of Welsh hat were made during the 19th century: those with drum shaped (vertical sided) crowns were worn in north-west Wales, and those with slightly tapering crowns were found in the rest of Wales. > The Welsh hat first appeare... ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/693 "2018-11-19T16:47:26Z")
They never recognize Clark Kent when he comes back to vote a second time while wearing his Superman costume. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/694 "2018-11-19T17:07:11Z")
Long as he doesn’t forget to wear his wimp glasses. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/695 "2018-11-19T18:37:22Z")
One more race is over: [Gina Ortiz-Jones conceded](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/417461-ortiz-jones-ends-house-bid-against-hurd-in-texas) the race in TX-23 to Will Hurd, the GOP incumbent. [Here’s how 538 sees the remaining races](https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1064580965236908032): > [@](#): > > Democrats are currently at 38 pickups and have 4 remaining opportunities to pick up an additional seat or two. > > CA-21 (Valadao): We rate as a Tossup > UT-4 (Love): Lean R > GA-7 (Woodall): Likely R > NY-27 (Collins): Likely R NY-22 isn’t listed because 538 has called that as a Dem pickup. ABC has also called it as a Dem win; AP is still holding off on calling it. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/696 "2018-11-19T19:02:27Z")
Trump was blasting Mia Love for losing after she refused to endorse him. I wonder if he will congratulate her if she’s declared the winner. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/697 "2018-11-20T01:53:00Z")
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say “Not a chance in hell, because that would, even implicitly, be admitting he was ever wrong about something.” ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/698 "2018-11-20T01:54:06Z")
Well, right now, Love’s behind by 739 votes, and it doesn’t sound like there’s much left out there to count. And Valadao’s lead in CA-21 is down to 930 votes. This is much more fun than that [other](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election_in_Florida,_2000) really long Election Night I remember. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/699 "2018-11-20T05:11:06Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Vote. Run out to car trunk and swap sombrero for beret. Vote again. > > I’ve heard that’s how it’s done. Si… I mean, “Oui.” ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/700 "2018-11-20T22:41:12Z")
538’s calling NY-27 for Collins ®. So that just leaves UT-4, CA-21, and GA-7 as Election Night 2018 hits the two-week mark. ETA: And the MS-Sen runoff. One week until the polls close on that one. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079/701 "2018-11-21T00:11:51Z")
And AP’s called UT-4 for McAdams. Dems are +39 with only CA-21 and GA-7 in play in the House. Recount in GA-7 starts at 10am tomorrow, Day 15 of our long Election Night 2018. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079.md?page=34) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-election-day-thread/824079.md?page=36)