DeSart model in Washington, D.C.: Clinton is in the lead
The DeSart model provided an updated prediction of the election outcome. According to the model, Clinton will achieve 91.9% of the two-party vote share in Washington, D.C., while Trump will end up with 8.1%.
Putting the results in context
Single models can contain large errors, which is why they should be treated with caution. At least, one should check how a model's results compare to benchmark forecasts.
Results compared to the combined PollyVote prediction
The current PollyVote foresees Clinton to gain 90.7% of the two-party vote in Washington, D.C.. The results of the DeSart model for Clinton are thus 1.2 percentage points above the combined PollyVote in Washington, D.C..