The term “red mirage” refers to disproportionately-high numbers of Republican votes cast and tallied on Election Day. It’s accompanied by a “blue shift,” where the count sways toward ...

Why it matters: President Trump seized on phenomena known as the "red mirage" and "blue shift" to push baseless claims in 2020 that the election had been stolen. Experts say there's potential for ...

Yet, several factors suggest that a shift may be on the horizon: In addition to Florida and Texas, other traditionally red ...