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I also feel like that would be the case, but they usually call it after the polls have closed in that state.

Calling the election early was certainly blamed for the results back in 2000.

I have never seen a state called for a candidate until after the polls have closed. Probably for that reason.

Sure, it won't impact the election in that state because it's polls are closed. But in theory it could affect the election on the west coast were polls are still open.

Looks like record turnout tonight, so in theory yes but probably not tonight. Plus, a lot of down ticket contests keep people interested.