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“If we have a very tight election in a determinative state, like in 2000, then all bets are off and there will be litigation all over the place,” Smith said.

Even more determinative, from a pure numbers perspective, was the North Carolina primary this month.

Historically, the Iowa caucuses have been interesting, if not determinative, kickoffs for nominating contests, cutting down front-runners and elevating little-known contenders.

According to Ms Bellows, a Supreme Court decision in the Colorado case could also be "determinative" in Maine.

Last month, Chess.com said it stood by its report on Niemann, "including that we found no determinative evidence that he has cheated in any in-person games".