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Can a little rain make a big difference on Election Day? | CNN

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November 02, 2026 • 12:00 PM
• By Jocelyn Contreras
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Meteorologist Ali Van Fleet digs through years of research on how and when bad weather affects election outcomes.

Can a little rain make a big difference on Election Day? | CNN

Meteorologist Ali Van Fleet digs through years of research on how and when bad weather affects election outcomes.

Meteorologist Ali Van Fleet digs through years of research on how and when bad weather affects election outcomes.

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