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Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

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By Meteorologist Tyler Ory, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the central United States on Election Day could affect voter turnout in key races across the region. The beginnings of our storm are just off the West Coast and will cross into the US Saturday night.

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Election Day storm could impact voter turnout in key midterm races in the central US (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A soggy storm will track through the central United States on Election Day and could influence voter turnout for key races in the region.Exactly which races will see rain next Tuesday is still a toss-up, with questions remaining about the storm’s exact locat…

  2. NBC News

    Stormy weather could hit key states on Election Day, forecasters predict (opens NBC News)

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    Stormy, wet weather is expected in the central U.S. on Election Day, with the spiciest forecasts for states with hot races, including Texas, Kansas and Iowa.

  3. The Hill

    Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states (opens The Hill)

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    Chances of severe weather are looming over certain regions across the U.S. next week, with the possibility of thunderstorms on Election Day, potentially impacting voter turnout in key races. Parts of the Northeast have seen a long stretch of dry, warm weather in the recent days, which could extend t…

  4. Latin Times

    Storm Clouds Over Election Day: Which Midterm States Could See Rain on Nov. 3 (opens Latin Times)

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    A multi-day storm system is expected to bring rain, strong winds and severe thunderstorms to several battleground states on November 3, potentially affecting turnout in closely contested races.

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Meteorologist Tyler Ory, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the central United States on Election Day could affect voter turnout in key races across the region. The beginnings of our storm are just off the West Coast and will cross into the US Saturday night.

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