Votes cast on Election Day tend to favor Republicans, while Democrats are historically favored in early voting, causing blue and red “mirages” depending on which types of votes each state counts first ...

As election officials rush to count votes, those of us keeping track at home may see a "red mirage" before a "blue shift" in the presidential election results. Historical trends of partisan ...

What is the “red mirage” and the “blue shift” on election night? Experts say to look out for it this year. Getty Images/iStockphoto As polls close across the U.S. and votes are counted the evening of ...