Election Night Mirages: Navigating the Red and Blue Shifts in Key Battlegrounds

Vote counting quirks in battleground states could lead to misleading early results favoring either Harris or Trump. Experts warn of possible 'red mirages' or 'blue shifts', similar to the 2020 election. Various state-specific processes and timelines may delay the final verdict, nurturing potential false claims of victory.

As the U.S. holds another pivotal election, experts suggest early voting results might again mislead, signaling premature victories for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

In 2020, misleading early results showed Trump momentarily ahead in some states before Biden's mail-in ballot surge reversed the trend. This year's election in battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could witness similar 'mirage' effects, experts caution.

Navigating through state-specific regulations and vote-handling quirks, the final tally might see delays. Campaign teams must exercise patience to avoid premature announcements that could fuel false claims, as experienced in previous elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)