Election Day coverage on The Morning Update: Jeff Chidester talks with New England College Professor Dr. Nate Shrader for a deep dive into the numbers, trends, and quirky traditions defining New Hampshire’s midterm elections.

• The Numbers & Turnout: Dr. Shrader breaks down the latest findings from the final UNH Poll, analyzing projected voter turnout and what the data reveals about voter sentiment across the Granite State.
• Down-Ballot Dynamics: The discussion tackles the phenomenon of “roll-off“—where voters cast ballots for major top-of-ticket races but leave down-ballot selections blank—and what that means for local outcomes.
• Lighthearted Election Day Lore: To add local flavor, Jeff and Dr. Shrader wrap up by discussing the traditional political “bets” on how long it will take for campaign signs to finally disappear from the roadside.