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Originally Posted by Saph

why is every map saying something different.. is there like an official correct version?

Not really, all networks have their own data analysts (although I think many employ the same company, hence similar maps) who will “call” states when they think one candidate has reached a threshold where their opponent cannot mathematically or realistically (given historical precedence) overtake them. It’s a little different to the UK where they actually count all of the votes, and then the returning officer declares an official result

Counting for several days, even weeks in the States is not unusual, in fact it’s the norm. The reason this election hasn’t been “called” yet like it normally would’ve been is because of the disproportionately high number of mail-in ballots (cos covid, obvs). Different states have different rules about when they can be counted and accepted until

That’s the general gist