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10/5 ELECTION MODEL (TIA): STATE FUNDING ALLOCATION (FUNCTION OF POLL SPREAD AND EV)


2008 ELECTION MODEL
A  Monte Carlo  Electoral  Vote  Simulation



Updated: October 5    4:38 PM




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Summary Aggregate Polls, Projections and Graphs

Sensitivity Analysis: Five Undecided Vote Scenarios

National Polls, State Polls and Projection Tables

Election Calculator Model

Aggregate State Polls and Projections
National Poll Moving Average Projection Trend
Electoral Vote and Win Probability
Electoral Vote and Vote Share
Sensitivity Analysis: Effects of Undecided Voters

Battleground States: Win Probabilities
Monte Carlo Simulation: Electoral Vote Frequency
Monte Carlo Simulation: 5000 Election Trials
Uncounted and Switched Votes: Effect on Electoral Vote
Uncounted and Switched Votes: Effect on Vote Share

2004 Election Model Summary

Final State and National Polls, Projections, Exit Polls, Recorded Vote


Current Summary Statistics


State Model
Aggregate Average
Projection (2-party)
Electoral Vote
Monte Carlo Trial Wins

National Model
5-Poll Average
Projection (2-party)
 

Obama
49.37
52.73
358
5000


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54.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

McCain
45.03
47.27
180
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42.40
45.44
 


weighted average based on 2004 recorded vote
Base case scenario: 60% Undecided Vote to Obama
EV = ∑ state win probability (i) * EV(i), i=1,51 states
Simulated electoral vote (random number vs. state win probability)


Rasmussen, Gallup, Research 2000, Hotline, Marist
60% Undecided vote to Obama

 


Optimal Resource Allocation (Key States)
A new feature of the model is a ranking measure of optimal allocation of resources for key states. The allocation will be highest for the most competitive battleground states (high electoral vote and low polling spread). These are the five highest ranked states and allocation percentages (see the State model): 1- FL (19.7), 2- NC (15.3), 3-MO (12.8), 4-IN (11.2), 5-OH (8.8). In other words, these states are where Obama should spend most (68%) of his money.

 


http://www.geocities.com/electionmodel/2008ElectionModel.pdf





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