So...we have an explanation for the lack of an AP call in IL-03, and it is unlikely to resolve itself tonight. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, nearly half of the vote in the city of Chicago has not been tabulated yet, because it is the result of an abnormally heavy early vote due to COVID-19 outbreak, and the fact that early vote centers were used on Election Day as a means of consolidation (meaning their votes were not set for counting at closing, as is usually the case).
That means that despite the report that 90% of precincts are reporting (and with Marie Newman staked to a 48-44 lead), we are still far from a definitive outcome here. What’s more: it could be hours before they’re added to the tally.
So, with that, we’re going to call it a night for the liveblog. Given the myriad of uncertainties which await us in the coming weeks, the next Election Night that we will enjoy is on a date still uncertain. But we will continue, as we always have, to keep you informed of all things electoral.