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How the American TV channels will decide who wins the US election

Because the US straddles multiple time zones, the ballot box closes at different stages and there is no grand moment when the result of a nationwide exit poll is announced. But, says Jon Sopel, TV networks will ‘call’ a state for the Democrats or Republicans and the timing will be crucial. Here are the key things to look out for

Jon Sopel

How the American TV channels will decide who wins the US election

Because the US straddles multiple time zones, the ballot box closes at different stages and there is no grand moment when the result of a nationwide exit poll is announced. But, says Jon Sopel, TV networks will ‘call’ a state for the Democrats or Republicans and the timing will be crucial. Here are the key things to look out for

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