# USA Election Watch 2026 **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [November 3, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377 "2026-11-03T18:32:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 29
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/561 "2026-11-04T05:13:39Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > MN called for the Ds Both Senate - Flanagan, and Governor - Klobuchar. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/562 "2026-11-04T05:13:53Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > So, rather than admit that his “pretend I’m on the ballot” speeches were ineffective and fell flat, I think people DID pretend he was on the ballot and thoroughly rejected him! Oops, Donnie, you miscalculated. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/563 "2026-11-04T05:15:21Z")
Did an earthquake cause a tsunami or did the tsunami cause an earthquake? Can’t believe Maine. Another era ended. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/564 "2026-11-04T05:15:23Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I think people DID pretend he was on the ballot and thoroughly rejected him! “What makes you think we didn’t?” ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/565 "2026-11-04T05:15:58Z")
DING DONG THE WICKED WITCH IS DEAD!!! ---
**Author:** ![Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/face_intentionally_left_blank/32/288_2.png) [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/566 "2026-11-04T05:16:17Z")
Holy shit! If we got rid of anyone, I very much wanted it to be Collins. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/567 "2026-11-04T05:17:06Z")
Nevermind: misread the point of the post. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/568 "2026-11-04T05:17:13Z")
I opened the egg nog. Wow, Collins going down. Uff da. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/569 "2026-11-04T05:17:30Z")
Nm ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/570 "2026-11-04T05:18:42Z")
CAN IT BE TRUE? She’s like a fucking barnacle, how is this possible? (celebratory emojis) ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/571 "2026-11-04T05:18:45Z")
🎶I think I can make it now the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I’ve been praying for It’s gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It’s gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies Look straight ahead, nothing but blue skie-e-e-es 🎶 ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/572 "2026-11-04T05:19:07Z")
Some numbers from MI just moved Abdul up by almost 7 points with about 60% now in! Eta: Wayne County/Detroit just dropped a shit-ton of numbers. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/573 "2026-11-04T05:19:33Z")
**Moderating:** Just a reminder, if you want to be “rude”, please take it to @Thing.Fish’s companion thread in the Pit. > [@Rude 2026 Election Night Party Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-2026-election-night-party-thread/1034389/41): > > I, for one, am deeply disappointed. Saddened, even. For all the talk of you Americans saving up expensive booze to mark the occasion of Trump’s humiliating defeat, there is WAY too much sobriety in this thread. I’ll raise a toast as soon as the liquor store opens. Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/574 "2026-11-04T05:19:42Z")
Detroit area starting to come in. ---
**Author:** ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/575 "2026-11-04T05:20:18Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Collins had called and conceded in Maine! Okay, now I’m pouring that drink. Root beer and Fireball. Collins is out! Ha ha ha ha ha! ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/576 "2026-11-04T05:20:24Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > MS NOW is reporting that Susan Collins has conceded to Troy Jackson. This was the one flip that I really wanted, but didn’t think it would happen. I can go to sleep now. G’night y’all! ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/577 "2026-11-04T05:21:05Z")
Does anyone have a link to Sen Collins of Maine conceding? Collins of GA conceded ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/578 "2026-11-04T05:22:19Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > Does anyone have a link to Sen Collins conceding? From what I’ve seen, it was a call from her to Jackson, not a public concession speech. At least, not yet. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/579 "2026-11-04T05:22:48Z")
Msnow and nbc are reporting the call from Susan Collins conceding. > **[Maine's Senate election results: Sen. Collins concedes race to Jackson](https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-senate-election-results-2026-collins-jackson/74296175)** > > Maine's U.S. Senate race has been one of the most closely watched in the country throughout the midterm election cycle, as it will help determine the balance of power in the chamber. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-election-watch-2026/1034377/580 "2026-11-04T05:23:12Z")
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