Pre-election silence periods are common around the world, but not in U.S.

79 of about 119 countries or territories with elections in 2023 and 2024 had pre-election silence periods, which typically last between 24 to 48 hours.

This period serves to quell some security concerns by tamping down on the sharing of potentially hostile information, helping to 'cool down the temperature of the country.'

The internet poses an extra challenge to pre-election silence, as social media allows continuous information circulation despite the halting of campaign efforts.

In this year's U.S. presidential election, late-deciders, despite being a minority, can significantly influence outcomes when margins are tight.

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