Votes counted in ‘overtime’

Votes counted after the New York Times count on the Thursday after an election.

20% of votes

After World War II, votes took longer to count.

15%

In recent elections, the portion of

overtime votes have increased.

10%

5%

0%

1952

1968

1984

2000

2016

Guardian graphic. Source: “Explaining the Blue Shift in Election Canvassing” by Edward B. Foley and Charles Stewart III

Votes counted in ‘overtime’

Votes counted after the New York Times count on the Thursday after an election.

20% of votes

After World War II, votes took longer to count.

15%

In recent elections, the portion of

overtime votes have increased.

10%

5%

0%

1952

1968

1984

2000

2016

Guardian graphic. Source: “Explaining the Blue Shift in Election Canvassing” by Edward B. Foley and Charles Stewart III

Votes counted in ‘overtime’

Votes counted after the New York Times count on the Thursday after an election.

20% of votes

After World War II, votes took longer to count.

15%

In recent elections, the portion of

overtime votes have increased.

10%

5%

0%

1952

1968

1984

2000

2016

Guardian graphic. Source: “Explaining the Blue Shift in Election Canvassing” by Edward B. Foley and Charles Stewart III