Number Theory: Twists, turns and quirks of the American election

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The US will vote today, November 5, to elect its 47th president. This election, among the most polarised in the country’s history, has already seen many twists and turns and could rewrite existing wisdom on politics in the country. Here are four charts which highlight some unique facts about this election.

A poll worker hands a voter an 'I Voted' sticker at a polling booth in Nevada.(Bloomberg)