TV news networks have honed a playbook for election-night coverage over the years. Anchors analyze what each side needs to do to win. Experts zoom in on touch-screen maps to show how votes are coming in. Everyone is cautious for a few hours until a winner is declared.

This year called for a whole new game plan.

Giving viewers a picture of…

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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